Chiropractic News

FTC to Delay “Red Flags” Enforcement until Nov. 1

July 31, 2009, 10:25 am

As we reported last week, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations stating that financial institutions and creditors be required to develop and execute written identity theft prevention programs otherwise known as the “Red Flags Rules” were slated to go into effect this Saturday. 
However, to give all affected parties more time to review this guidance and develop and implement written Identity Theft Prevention Programs, theFTC will further delay enforcement of the rule until Nov. 1, 2009.  Click here for more information regarding this issue and what you need to do.

National Health Care Reform – House Health Deal Reached; No Floor Vote until September

July 31, 2009, 10:24 am

House leaders, the White House and members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a deal Wednesday on a health care overhaul. The committee is slated to vote on the bill by Friday, according to Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA).   A primary component of the deal includes a promise from Democratic leaders to hold off on a floor vote until September.

Association of New Jersey Chiropractors BringsClass Action Suit against Aetna for Post Payment Audit Practices

July 31, 2009, 10:18 am

Branchburg, NJ (July 30, 2009) – The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors (ANJC), one of the largest chiropractic state associations in the nation, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against Aetna

seeking nationwide relief on behalf of chiropractors and other healthcare professionals.

The ANJC retained the law firm of Buttaci & Leardi, LLC, in concert with the renowned class action law firm of Pomerantz Haudek Grossman & Gross LLP, to investigate and file the lawsuit, which challenges Aetna’s

improper recoupment demands on chiropractors and other healthcare providers.  The action alleges that Aetna’s post-payment audit process is violative of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”),

and further alleges that Aetna’s post-payment audit process and its pre-payment claim review process violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”).  The action also attacksAetna’s clinical policy bulletins

that are used to deny services retroactively. 

D Henry Leavitt

July 28, 2009, 8:57 am

With deep regret we announce the passing of D Henry Leavitt, ChiroCode Institute President/CEO and founder. He died on July 21, 2009 in Phoenix, due to complications from a stroke.

"Mr. Leavitt" was a friend to all. He spent his entire life helping others. His influence touched thousands of people for good.

We are happy for Henry and for the wonderful life he lived, but sad for us with the hole we feel in our lives. However, his vision of helping others is alive and well. He prepared us all for the time that he would no longer be with us. The ChiroCode Institute will continue to "help doctors get paid."

SDCA Group Disability premium increase begins August 1, 2009

July 28, 2009, 8:54 am

Dear SDCA members,

This letter is to inform you of a rate increase for the SDCA Group Disability premium.  This rate increase will begin August 1st, 2009.  Currently your cost is (regardless of age or sex) $19 per month per $1,000 of monthly benefit.  The increase will bring the $19 to $20.  Example: