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1 in 4 women experience foot pain with injuries of the forefoot being the most prevalent. Join Dr. Perez to dive into the assessment and treatment of four of the most common foot diagnoses affecting your patients–bunions,  hammertoes, neuromas, and stress fractures. By addressing these commonly overlooked diagnoses, you have the potential to change lives from the ground up! 

Learning Objectives 

• Develop an improved understanding of the functional biomechanics of the foot 
• Identify common lower-quarter dysfunctions 
• Discuss corrective exercise strategies that influence movement patterns and improve patient  motor function 
• Identify common diagnoses in the forefoot 

Sponsored by: Gait Happens 

Speaker would like to share: The Importance of Foot Health and Its Role in Women’s Health Notes

This class is for Florida Doctors ONLY

Course Description

Course discussing various and frequent laws and rules impacting the chiropractic profession in Florida. Attendees will learn about the Florida chiropractic scope of practice, the basics of employment laws impacting the running of a practice, HIPAA laws used on a daily basis, the new Direct Primary Care law in Florida and how it can expand an office practice, and expanding a small office to a multidisciplinary office and the important Florida and Federal laws to be aware of that will keep you out of trouble.

Course Description

The personal injury business involves several players – patients, attorneys, medical providers, and insurance adjusters among them. Each has its own sometimes ethically- fluid motivations that are financially driven and often come at the expense of medical providers. This course will help providers understand each player’s self-interests, and the strategies and tactics those players employ in the PI “game.” Most importantly, providers will learn how to avoid the pitfalls that can legally and financially damage their medical practice and how to protect their practices.

Learning Objectives

• Able to identify, prevent and resolve legal and ethical violations (fouls), intentional or otherwise, committed by patients, attorneys, and insurers
• Understand and prevent the legal and ethical violations providers can make when dealing with PI patients and their attorneys, as well as with insurers
• Adept at complying with the NSA’s consent and GFE requirements, and regulatory disclosure and documentation mandates

Sponsored by: Personal Injury Made Easy

Speaker would like to share: Ethics and the Law Notes and PowerPoint Deck

This class is for Florida Doctors ONLY

Course Description

Course discussing various and frequent laws and rules impacting the chiropractic profession in Florida. Attendees will learn about the Florida chiropractic scope of practice, the basics of employment laws impacting the running of a practice, HIPAA laws used on a daily basis, the new Direct Primary Care law in Florida and how it can expand an office practice, and expanding a small office to a multidisciplinary office and the important Florida and Federal laws to be aware of that will keep you out of trouble.

All NEW content based upon the changing Florida laws and insurance climate in Florida.  Attendees will learn:

• 2023 Legislative Update – PIP and MBI; Bill to impact Diplomates
• Increase in fraud complaints by auto insurers? What it’s about
• Florida fraud statutes and pitfalls to avoid
  • Marketing companies
  • “Pre-determined care”
  • Medical Necessity claims and better documentation
  • Violations of the Patient Self-Referral Act
  • EMC Pitfalls
  • Co-Pays and Deductibles
• Board of Chiropractic Medicine update – new proposed Rules moving forward
• Direct Healthcare Agreements – Legally establishing a monthly cash flow to provide patient care
• Massage Establishment Licenses – Need for a Designated Establishment Manager
• New Federal legislation applies to most all healthcare providers – The No Surprises Act, a brief primer; FCA’s FREE NSA Compliance Manual
• New FREE HIPAA Privacy & Security Manual with FORMS and Resources

Speaker would like to share: Florida Laws and Regulations Handout.

Course Description

This class will identify statistics about the economy, provide education for “Five Strategies to Protect Your Practice from Cash Flow Risk” and deliver insights to determine if their practice and ultimately personal wealth are structured to maximize financial protection in the event of a catastrophic event. Members will complete this class with an understanding of how to protect their practice and family against cash flow collapse, protect assets, and create value for their practice as they plan exit strategies.

Learning Objectives

• Create a plan and protect their clinics and personal wealth against a CASH FLOW COLLAPSE and CRISIS
• Learn how to create value and position their practice for succession planning and an exit strategy
• Develop an understanding of 5 potential investment strategies to create passive income, leverage, tax free, key man protection and hedges

Course Description

This course will introduce cannabinoid therapy basics and provide a discussion of legal and ethical considerations when implementing CBD and other cannabinoids into healthcare practices. Topics to be covered include an intro to the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and how CBD and other cannabinoids interact with it. Cannabinoid delivery systems will be discussed as well as evidence-based therapeutic applications/protocols, risks of use/contraindications, and potential drug interactions. Considering the recent popularity of CBD and other cannabis products, understanding the difference between cannabis, hemp, and marijuana is necessary in order to navigate federal “gray areas” and avoid potential malpractice pitfalls.

Learning Objectives

• Evaluate the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and discuss how CBD and other cannabinoids interact with it
• Assess potential risks, contraindications, and drug interactions involved with cannabinoid therapy
• Investigate the 2018 Farm Bill and its legal and ethical implications for chiropractors

Speaker would like to share: CBD, Hemp, and Chiropractors: Legal and Ethical Practice Implementation Notes and PowerPoint Deck

Course Description

Stress is ubiquitous and follows us everywhere. It is a psychological and physical response by your body to anything that is perceived as a threat or a challenge. Stress can be caused by either a negative challenge or a positive challenge. Since there is simply no avoiding it, the task for health professionals has become to further our understanding to improve management in our office, patients and in ourselves.

In this 2-hour session, attendees will learn ways to lower stress within their practice, treat patients’ stress, and how to treat the many health issues due to stress.

Learning Objectives

• Define exactly what stress is
• Recognize common stress symptoms & ways to manage them
• Tips to lower stress levels and treat health issues caused by stress

Sponsored by: Mally Enterprises, Kaizenovate, Quarter Master Tax

Course Description

Risk management starts at the top. Leaders who do not develop and improve their leadership and communication skills leave themselves vulnerable to a wide variety of risks. Leadership styles and their associated effectiveness have gone through a massive evolution and will continue to advance. This interactive session will focus on implementing the most innovative and effective leadership concepts of the 21st century to reduce risks to your practice related to both employees and patients. Mission-critical content with practical applications from the leadership literature provides an evidence-based approach to reducing risk. Leaders in attendance will be surveyed to discover their own leadership styles and areas of risk. Discussion of reducing risk and improving outcomes through the appropriate and ethical use of Purpose, People, and Process will be the guidepost for practices moving forward. The mix of concept and application will give practice leaders not only the ammunition but also the “guns” to hit their goals and do it in a way that minimizes, if not eliminates, risk.

Learning Objectives

• Understanding the science of self-awareness and emotional intelligence to improve communication skills and teamwork
• Understanding the science of human motivation, and how we can reduce the risk of employee challenges through behavior change science
• Learning and applying role-based employment and how to interview, hire, develop and fire for maximal results
• Learning and applying evidence-based quantitative process management to eliminate defects, and reduce clinical, administrative, HR, and financial risks
• Understanding the science of a mission and values-driven practice to stay on the ethical path to communication, practice culture, and growth

Sponsored by: Kaizenovate

Course Description

Stress is ubiquitous and follows us everywhere. It is a psychological and physical response by your body to anything that is perceived as a threat or a challenge. Stress can be caused by either a negative challenge or a positive challenge. Since there is simply no avoiding it, the task for health professionals has become to further our understanding to improve management in our office, patients, and ourselves. In this 2-hour session, attendees will learn ways to lower stress within your practice, treat patients experiencing stress, and how to treat the many health issues due to stress.

Learning Objectives

• Define exactly what stress is
• Recognize common stress symptoms & ways to manage them
• Tips to lower stress levels and treat health issues caused by stress

Sponsored by: Mally Enterprises, Kaizenovate

Course Description

“Doctors of Chiropractic can’t provide virtual care! We provide care in our offices and that’s just that!” Think again. The global pandemic has changed care delivery forever. Virtual care delivery – telehealth, digital evaluation and management, remote patent monitoring, and remote therapeutic monitoring – is here to stay. Patients are expecting it, payers are paying for it, and we as individual providers and professionals need to be performing these services. This class will walk through the virtual care services suite, and the coding and documenting requirements. Multiple clinical vignettes will provide real-life examples of how we will be providing care now and, in the future, and how to ensure compliance with documentation and coding.

Learning Objectives

•  Ensure the audience understands the background of virtual care delivery
• Ensure the audience understands the evidence around virtual care delivery for improving outcomes and reducing overall total healthcare costs
• Ensure the audience understands data privacy and security technology and its application to healthcare and chiropractic
• Ensure the audience understands the coding requirements for the multiple tiers of virtual care delivery
• Ensure the audience understands the documentation requirements for the multiple tiers of virtual care delivery

Sponsored by: Kaizenovate

Course Description

In this riveting presentation, Dr. Evan Gwilliam, certified coder and auditor, and Clinical Director for PayDC EHR software will show you how to give payers, state boards, attorneys, and anyone else who wants to know exactly what they need. Finally, feel like you know how to create records and provide care that won’t be denied or refuted. By the end, you will be able to select the right diagnosis and procedure codes and create near-perfect SOAP notes.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to identify medical necessity using a few simple tools
• Create goals that support the care provided
• Discover how to create effective and compliant SOAP notes

Sponsored by: ChiroHealth USA

Speaker would like to share: Power Point Slides and Handout.

Course Description

In this riveting presentation, Dr. Evan Gwilliam, certified coder and auditor, and Clinical Director for PayDC EHR software will show you how to give payers, state boards, attorneys, and anyone else who wants to know exactly what they need. Finally, feel like you know how to create records and provide care that won’t be denied or refuted. By the end, you will be able to select the right diagnosis and procedure codes and create near-perfect SOAP notes.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to identify medical necessity using a few simple tools
• Create goals that support the care provided
• Discover how to create effective and compliant SOAP notes

Sponsored by: ChiroHealth USA

Speaker would like to share: Creating Rock Solid Records Notes and PowerPoint Deck

Course Description

This two-hour session will empower attendees to understand what factors play into triggering an audit in their practices and how best to take a proactive approach to mitigate this risk. Case studies highlighting common errors illustrate how simple mistakes in understanding billing, coding, documentation, and compliance can have disastrous effects. Particular attention will be placed on Medicare errors and how to use this as a “litmus test” for any practice situation.

Learning Objectives

• Overview of the types of audits that occur in practices today and why they are triggered
• Illustrate common errors that occur in many practices and review of correct coding, modifiers, and treatment plan examples will be offered
• Focus attention to Medicare audits with ways to streamline processes and create accurate documentation is presented
• Discuss ways to avoid common mistakes, shortcuts, and errors in medical decision-making will be reviewed along with current expectations for proper documentation of care will be addressed
• An in-depth discussion on Medicare Advantage plans as well as Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB) will also be presented

Sponsored by: Eclipse

Course Description

This two-hour session will empower attendees to understand what factors play into triggering an audit in their practices and how best to take a proactive approach to mitigating this risk. Case studies highlighting common errors illustrate how simple mistakes in understanding billing, coding, documentation, and compliance can have disastrous effects. Particular attention will be placed on Medicare errors and how to use this as a “litmus test” for any practice situation.

Learning Objectives

• Overview of the types of audits that occur in practices today and why they are triggered
• Illustrate common errors that occur in many practices and review of correct coding, modifiers, and treatment plan examples will be offered
• Focus attention to Medicare audits with ways to streamline processes and create accurate documentation are presented Discuss ways to avoid common mistakes, shortcuts, and errors in medical decision-making will be reviewed along with current expectations for proper documentation of care will be addressed
• An in-depth discussion on Medicare Advantage plans as well as Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB) will also be presented

Sponsored by: Eclipse

Speaker would like to share: Medicare Done Right: Bullet-Proofing Your Practice Notes

Course Description

Stress is ubiquitous and follows us everywhere. It is a psychological and physical response by your body to anything that is perceived as a threat or a challenge. Stress can be caused by either a negative challenge or a positive challenge. Since there is simply no avoiding it, the task for health professionals has become to further our understanding to improve management in our office, patients and in ourselves.

In this 2-hour session, attendees will learn ways to lower stress within their practice, treat patients’ stress, and how to treat the many health issues due to stress.

Learning Objectives

• Define exactly what stress is
• Recognize common stress symptoms & ways to manage them
• Tips to lower stress levels and treat health issues caused by stress

Sponsored by: Mally Enterprises, Kaizenovate, Quarter Master Tax

Course Description

Stress is ubiquitous and follows us everywhere. It is a psychological and physical response by your body to anything that is perceived as a threat or a challenge. Stress can be caused by either a negative challenge or a positive challenge. Since there is simply no avoiding it, the task for health professionals has become to further our understanding to improve management in our office, patients, and ourselves. In this 2-hour session, attendees will learn ways to lower stress within your practice, treat patients experiencing stress, and how to treat the many health issues due to stress.

Learning Objectives

• Define exactly what stress is
• Recognize common stress symptoms & ways to manage them
• Tips to lower stress levels and treat health issues caused by stress

Sponsored by: Mally Enterprises, Kaizenovate

Course Description

Attendees will learn Dr. Mally’s top 3 secrets to enhance the 3 R’s(Results, Retention, and Referrals) focusing on technique mastery in your practice. This is a powerful action packed fast paced informative lecture. As you know, Dr. Mally’s presentations are AMAZING and feature his enthusiastic, educational, comedic, and high energy, content-rich information and technique demonstrations always leaving the audience wanting more. In fact, that is why Dr. Mally is one of the most sought-after speakers and is frequently asked to return to speak for the FCA.

Learning Objectives

• Learn to identify, compare, differentiate, and interpret the techniques required to enhance results, formulate retention strategies
• Implement additional techniques, x-rays, and protocols, make recommendations for additional care, and utilize referral linguistics predicated on outcomes of care
• Live demonstrations of techniques will afford attendees an element to add to their practices on Monday morning

Sponsored by: Mally Enterprise

Speaker would like to share: The 3 Things Most DCs Overlook in Patient Treatment/Technique Notes

Course Description

Stress is ubiquitous and follows us everywhere. It is a psychological and physical response by your body to anything that is perceived as a threat or a challenge. Stress can be caused by either a negative challenge or a positive challenge. Since there is simply no avoiding it, the task for health professionals has become to further our understanding to improve management in our office, patients and in ourselves.

In this 2-hour session, attendees will learn ways to lower stress within their practice, treat patients’ stress, and how to treat the many health issues due to stress.

Learning Objectives

• Define exactly what stress is
• Recognize common stress symptoms & ways to manage them
• Tips to lower stress levels and treat health issues caused by stress

Sponsored by: Mally Enterprises, Kaizenovate, Quarter Master Tax

Course Description

The Chiropractic Profession has been targeted as a non-credible healthcare profession by some that do not want us to serve as many people as we can. Research and development in our practices can be defined in simple things we are currently doing but do not structure properly. It can enable doctors to improve treatments and the use of technologies. The consumer is looking for a provider that is credible. Learn how simple it is to implement these concepts.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how some of the most successful practices are including research and development in their process
• Improve patient outcomes
• Learn how to stand out in the healthcare marketplace as one of the best

Sponsored by: Quarter Master Tax

Course Description

The Obesity Epidemic, according to the CDC, is one of the fastest-growing and dangerous conditions that we are facing. As Doctors of Chiropractors, we are the holistic and wellness providers. We need to be teaching lifestyle, but also letting our patients and communities know that we can help them. In this inspiring presentation, Dr. Fab will go over the statistics and demands by consumers to find a provider that can help their obesity. He will also go over the science and solutions that as Chiropractors we must consider. Lastly, he will share how technology is helping Chiropractors be effective in this arena.

Learning Objectives

• Empower the Doctor of Chiropractic to tackle the Obesity Epidemic
• Share facts and science to support the education to our communities and existing patients
• Share effective communication tools to engage our patients. It will share technologies that are being effective in this battle

Sponsored by: Quarter Master Tax

Course Description

Stress is ubiquitous and follows us everywhere. It is a psychological and physical response by your body to anything that is perceived as a threat or a challenge. Stress can be caused by either a negative challenge or a positive challenge. Since there is simply no avoiding it, the task for health professionals has become to further our understanding to improve management in our office, patients, and ourselves. In this 2-hour session, attendees will learn ways to lower stress within your practice, treat patients experiencing stress, and how to treat the many health issues due to stress.

Learning Objectives

• Define exactly what stress is
• Recognize common stress symptoms & ways to manage them
• Tips to lower stress levels and treat health issues caused by stress

Sponsored by: Mally Enterprises, Kaizenovate

Course Description

The Obesity Epidemic, according to the CDC, is one of the fastest-growing and dangerous conditions that we are facing. As Doctors of Chiropractors, we are the wholistic and wellness providers. We need to be teaching lifestyle, but also let our patients and communities know that we can help them. In this inspiring presentation, Dr. Fab will go over the statistics and demand by consumers to find a provider that can help their obesity. He will also go over the science and solutions that as Chiropractors we must consider. Lastly, he will share how technology is helping Chiropractors be effective in this arena.

Learning Objectives

• Empower the Doctor of Chiropractic to tackle the Obesity Epidemic
• Share facts and science to support the education to our communities and existing patients
• Share effective communication tools to engage our patients. It will share technologies that are being effective in this battle

Speaker would like to share: Solving the Obesity Epidemic Notes

Course Description

Radiculopathy can be a challenging clinical presentation by patients. Understanding the clinical approach toward a proper diagnosis can lead to a more effective treatment. Traction therapy has been used in health care as a modality for centuries. Research over the past decade has demonstrated mixed reviews (due to study design) of its effectiveness – until now. Learn about the clinical approach to evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment including the evidence behind traction and its effect on Cervical and Lumbar radiculopathy and how you can provide a treatment approach in-office that incorporates traction.

Learning Objectives

• Learn clinical examination procedures for cervical and lumbar radiculopathy
• Review the literature on the therapeutic effectiveness of traction
• Understand the dynamics leading to effectiveness in treating disc lesions with traction and traction with motion

Speaker would like to share: Evidence-based Approach to Radiculopathy Recovery PowerPoint Deck

Course Description

Radiculopathy can be a challenging clinical presentation by patients. Understanding the clinical approach toward a proper diagnosis can lead to a more effective treatment. Traction therapy has been used in health care as a modality for centuries. Research over the past decade has demonstrated mixed reviews (due to study design) of its effectiveness – until now. Learn about the clinical approach to evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment including the evidence behind traction and its effect on Cervical and Lumbar radiculopathy and how you can provide a treatment approach in-office that incorporates traction.

Learning Objectives

• Learn clinical examination procedures for cervical and lumbar radiculopathy
• Review the literature on the therapeutic effectiveness of traction
• Understand the dynamics leading to effectiveness in treating disc lesions with traction and traction with motion

Speaker would like to share: Evidence-based Approach to Radiculopathy Recovery PowerPoint Deck

This class is for Florida Doctors ONLY

Course Description

Course discussing various and frequent laws and rules impacting the chiropractic profession in Florida. Attendees will learn about the Florida chiropractic scope of practice, the basics of employment laws impacting the running of a practice, HIPAA laws used on a daily basis, the new Direct Primary Care law in Florida and how it can expand an office practice, and expanding a small office to a multidisciplinary office and the important Florida and Federal laws to be aware of that will keep you out of trouble.

Course Description

Have you noticed the increased relationship between mental stress, opioids, and addiction in your practice? We have invited White House Surrogate and national expert, Dr. Rosa, along with your local community to bring understanding to the buzz phrase that everyone is using: mental health tsunami. There is an overwhelming need to understand addiction and mental health, it is our mission to provide clinical and community expertise, so you stay abreast of the tsunami that is forming in your local community. Between this plenary session and the next clinical session, our goal is to arm you with both the awareness and resources to share how Chiropractic is more of a solution than people realize. Risks come in all forms, and protecting yourself and your patients is key, as we all encounter the tsunami that is forming around mental health in the next few years.

Speaker would like to share: Opioid Mental Health Deck.

Sponsored by: NCMIC

Course Description

Now that we have established how this issue is affecting our local patients, this lecture has been created to deliver the details: anatomical/chemical happenings -> behavior correlation -> corrective action.

Chiropractors CAN deliver better care and higher outcomes to their community. This clinical lecture is to take a deep dive describing how to deliver this message to your patients and your community.

Speaker would like to share: Opioid Mental Health Deck 2.

Sponsored by: NCMIC

Course Description

Have you noticed the increased relationship between mental stress, opioids, and addiction in your practice? We have invited White House Surrogate and national expert, Dr. Rosa, along with your local community to bring understanding to the buzz phrase that everyone is using: mental health tsunami. There is an overwhelming need to understand addiction and mental health, it is our mission to provide clinical and community expertise, so you stay abreast of the tsunami that is forming in your local community. Between this plenary session and the next clinical session, our goal is to arm you with both the awareness and resources to share how Chiropractic is more of a solution than people realize. Risks come in all forms and protecting yourself and your patients is key, as we all encounter the tsunami that is forming around mental health in the next few years.

Sponsored by: NCMIC

Speaker would like to share: Mental Health Tsunami Call to Action PowerPoint Deck

Course Description

Now that we have established how this issue is affecting our local patients, this lecture has been created to deliver the details: anatomical/chemical happenings -> behavior correlation -> corrective action. Chiropractors CAN deliver better care and higher outcomes to their community. This clinical lecture is to take a deep dive describing how to deliver this message to your patients and your community.

Sponsored by: NCMIC

Speaker would like to share: Mental Health Tsunami PowerPoint Deck

Course Description

Every 70 seconds a new Alzheimer’s patient is discovered. A major article in Business Week shows the American Aging Population “Can’t Remember”. The brain shrinks up to 10% after the age of 50, with loss of Memory, Forgetfulness, Brain Fog, and Stressfulness because we can’t think or decide! This Lecture will give your Practical, Easy, Plant-based supplements to stop Dementia & activate your brain sharper, more powerful, and restore your Memory. A must information if you are 50 and over, or if you have patients with Brain issues. You will love this lecture!

Learning Objectives

• Learn a Powerful & Natural Protocol for a Bright & Clear Brain!
• Learn about Brain Shrinkage that occurs starting at 55 years old.
• Study Pregnenolone’s Role in Helping Brain Cells

Sponsored by: Health Secrets USA

Speaker would like to share: Power Point and Brain Health Handout.

Course Description

Every 70 seconds a new Alzheimer’s patient is discovered. A major article in Business Week shows the American Aging Population “Can’t Remember”.

The brain shrinks up to 10% after the age of 50, with loss of Memory, Forgetfulness, Brain Fog, and Stressfulness because we can’t think or decide! This Lecture will give your Practical, Easy, Plant-based supplements to stop Dementia & activate your brain sharper, and more powerful, and restore your Memory. A must information if you are 50 and over, or if you have patients with Brain issues. You will love this lecture!

Learning Objectives

• Learn a Powerful & Natural Protocol for a Bright & Clear Brain!
• Learn about Brain Shrinkage that occurs starting at 55 years old.
• Study Pregnenolone’s Role in Helping Brain Cells

Sponsored by: Health Secrets USA

Speaker would like to share: Powerful Natural Protocols Notes and PowerPoint Deck

For many chiropractic physicians, we did not have a lot of time for hands-on practice for TCM accessory techniques of healing. In this sessions, we will focus on the uses of cupping (ba gua), moxibustion and gua sha – how, when and why to chose these techniques, reduce risk and how to apply them safely for your patients. 

Learning Objectives 

1. Cupping / Ba Gua: Define the history of cupping / myofascial decompression
2. Explain the safety and parameter for successful application of cupping or myofascial decompression in a clinical setting
3. Review necessities for charting, treatment plans and coding for cupping / myofascial decompression
4. Practical application of cupping to be practiced in class for various conditions

CLICK HERE to view the power point slides: Accessory techniques Moxa and Cupping 2022

Course Description

For many chiropractic physicians, we did not have a lot of time for hands-on practice for TCM accessory techniques of healing. In this session, we will focus on the uses of cupping (ba gua), moxibustion and gua sha – how, when, and why to choose these techniques and how to apply them safely for your patients.

Learning Objectives

• Define the history of moxibustion (moxa) and gua sha
• Explain the safety and parameter for the successful application of moxa and gua sha in a clinical setting
• Review necessities for charting, treatment plans and coding for moxa and gua sha
• Practical application of moxa will be practiced in class for various conditions
• Gua Sha cases will be discussed

Speaker would like to share: TCM Accessory Techniques for Pain: Moxa and Gua Sha PowerPoint Deck