Federal Compliance Made Simple: Discovering the True Cost Savings of Chiropractic and Mastering Documentation and Billing for Federal Workers’ Compensation

Speakers in this session...

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  Ronald Farabaugh

  

  Ronald Farabaugh DC

  Dr. Farabaugh practiced in Columbus, Ohio from 1982–2018. He continues to serve as the VP and National Physical Medicine Director for Advanced Medicine Integration Group, LP (AMI) since 2015. He has held various positions in chiropractic: President of the Central Ohio Chiropractic Association and Ohio State Chiropractic Association (1996–1998); in 1994 he was appointed by Governor Voinovich to the Healthcare Quality Advisory Council (helped design work comp in Ohio); appointed by Governor Strickland to serve on the State Chiropractic Board from 2010 to 2014; in 2012 (to present) appointed to serve on the Official Disability Guidelines Editorial Advisory Board (ODG); in 2023 he was appointed to serve as Chairman of the American Chiropractic Association’s Research Advisory Board; from 2000 to date involved with The Clinical Compass (formerly the Council for Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP)), elected Chairman in 2005; in 2024 appointed to serve on the Scientific Commission of The Clinical Compass; in 2014 Dr. Farabaugh was elected to serve on the board of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) as a Councilor-Category II, representing clinicians, and served until 2020.

  Dr. Farabaugh has been published approximately 15 times in peer-reviewed journals, focused primarily on best practice/guideline topics. He has provided expert opinion/testimony in over 100 malpractice cases in the U.S. He is also a past Chairman of the Chiropractic Department of Columbus Community Hospital and helped establish one of the first free chiropractic clinics in the Columbus region via Vineyard of Columbus (2007).

  Dr. Farabaugh was twice awarded both the OSCA President’s Award (1989, 2000) and Chiropractor of the Year Award (1990, 1996), and was chosen Chiropractor of the Year in 2013 by the Central Ohio Chiropractic Association. He was selected for inclusion as a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors (2010). He is also the founder of the popular Chiropractic Bootcamp seminars, a unique, fast-paced, and exciting seminar that blends evidence with clinical decision-making and marketing.

  Phone number: 614-419-2454. Email address: ronald.farabaugh@gmail.com Websites: http://www.chirocolumbus.com/ and http://www.chiroltd.com/

  Sessions...

  Federal Compliance Made Simple: Discovering the True Cost Savings of Chiropractic and Mastering Documentation and Billing for Federal Workers’ Compensation

  Regional Event: nw

  Start Date: 02/07/2025 12:30 pm

  End Date: 02/07/2025 2:10 pm

  Location: Capi Ballroom

  Session details

  This comprehensive 2-hour lecture combines the critical elements of navigating federal workers’ compensation with actionable strategies for understanding the cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the history, regulatory differences, and documentation standards required for federal claims, including billing codes and certification processes for Department of Labor (DOL) compliance. Additionally, the course will highlight the value of chiropractic in today’s healthcare market, addressing cost-saving benefits, value-based care modeling, and methods to prevent audits through proper documentation and coding. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to enhance their practice’s compliance, efficiency, and financial success.  

  Learning Objectives

  1. Identify key differences between state and federal workers’ compensation systems and their impact on documentation, billing, and compliance.  
  2. Analyze the cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care and develop strategies for effectively communicating these benefits to stakeholders.  
  3. Apply best practices in documentation and coding to prevent audit risks and improve compliance with value-based healthcare models.

  Sponsors: TBD

  From Adjustments to Algorithms: Navigating the Ethical Impact of AI’s Relating to Chiropractic Care

  Regional Event: nw

  Start Date: 02/08/2025 8:00 am

  End Date: 02/08/2025 9:40 am

  Location: Capi Ballroom

  Session details

  Participants will delve into how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare, from influencing public opinion and policy to driving advancements in digital health and patient behavior change. The course will address key challenges such as documentation for remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM), ethical coding practices, and ensuring adherence to clinical care plans amidst the rise of AI-driven systems. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of AI while upholding the integrity and value of chiropractic care.

  Learning Objectives: 

  1. Understand how AI is influencing public opinion, policy, and clinical practices in healthcare, with a focus on its ethical implications for chiropractic care.  
  2. Apply behavior change science and documentation strategies to improve patient adherence and ensure compliance with remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) standards.  
  3. Leverage AI tools like DataLink and KPI dashboards to optimize efficiency, improve payer reimbursements, and maintain ethical coding practices.  

   

  Sponsors: Keizenovate, Infinedi 
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  David Testone

  

  David Testone

  David Testone has been an adjunct professor at Berkeley College since 2010. Currently, Professor Testone is teaching Creative Writing and Writing and Research at Berkeley. He has also taught Public Speaking and Writing through Literature. Professor Testone taught Business Communication to GUFE students through the Berkeley College Global Alliance at Berkeley in the summer of 2015 and in the summer of 2016. Additionally, Professor Testone has taught Business Communication at GUFE in March and April of 2017.

  Professor Testone has been a teacher for over 30 years. He has experience teaching in elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. Besides being an adjunct professor at Berkeley College, Professor Testone is also an adjunct professor at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. At the University of Bridgeport, Professor Testone has taught First Year Seminar and Public Communication.

  During the course of his teaching, Professor Testone has been awarded the Faculty Appreciation Award at Berkeley College and Instructor of the Year in the Ideal Program in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Bridgeport.

  Professor Testone has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Master of Arts degree in Literature from the University of Notre Dame. During his undergraduate studies, Professor Testone spent his sophomore year abroad in France. While preparing for his Master’s degree, Professor Testone was awarded a Graduate Teaching Assistantship.

  Sessions...

  Federal Compliance Made Simple: Discovering the True Cost Savings of Chiropractic and Mastering Documentation and Billing for Federal Workers’ Compensation

  Regional Event: nw

  Start Date: 02/07/2025 12:30 pm

  End Date: 02/07/2025 2:10 pm

  Location: Capi Ballroom

  Session details

  This comprehensive 2-hour lecture combines the critical elements of navigating federal workers’ compensation with actionable strategies for understanding the cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the history, regulatory differences, and documentation standards required for federal claims, including billing codes and certification processes for Department of Labor (DOL) compliance. Additionally, the course will highlight the value of chiropractic in today’s healthcare market, addressing cost-saving benefits, value-based care modeling, and methods to prevent audits through proper documentation and coding. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to enhance their practice’s compliance, efficiency, and financial success.  

  Learning Objectives

  1. Identify key differences between state and federal workers’ compensation systems and their impact on documentation, billing, and compliance.  
  2. Analyze the cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care and develop strategies for effectively communicating these benefits to stakeholders.  
  3. Apply best practices in documentation and coding to prevent audit risks and improve compliance with value-based healthcare models.

  Sponsors: TBD

  Mastering Federal Workers’ Compensation: Provider Enrollment and Billing Essentials – Part 1

  Regional Event: nw

  Start Date: 02/08/2025 12:30 pm

  End Date: 12/17/2024 2:10 pm

  Location: Oasis Room

  Session details

  This course offers chiropractic clinicians a detailed guide to mastering provider enrollment and billing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency. Participants will learn to complete individual and group provider enrollment applications through a structured, step-by-step approach, focusing on essential elements such as tax identifiers, National Provider Identifiers, and required credentials. The course also includes a comprehensive billing tutorial, covering the creation of accurate claimant templates, claim eligibility verification, and professional bill submission with proper documentation. By refining these administrative skills, attendees will reduce compliance risks and improve practice proficiency.

  Learning Objectives

  1. Understand Enrollment Requirements: Participants will identify and accurately complete the essential components of individual and group provider enrollment applications, including tax identifiers, National Provider Identifiers, and required credentials.
  2. Master Billing Procedures: Attendees will learn to create and manage claimant templates, verify claim eligibility, and submit professional bills with all necessary attachments and documentation.
  3. Enhance Risk Management and Compliance: Clinicians will develop skills to streamline administrative processes, reduce compliance risks, and optimize practice operations for improved efficiency and regulatory adherence.

   

  Sponsor: TBD

  Mastering Federal Workers’ Compensation: Provider Enrollment and Billing Essentials – Part 2

  Regional Event: nw

  Start Date: 02/08/2025 2:40 pm

  End Date: 02/08/2025 4:20 pm

  Location: Oasis Room

  Session details

  This course offers chiropractic clinicians a detailed guide to mastering provider enrollment and billing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing operational efficiency. Participants will learn to complete individual and group provider enrollment applications through a structured, step-by-step approach, focusing on essential elements such as tax identifiers, National Provider Identifiers, and required credentials. The course also includes a comprehensive billing tutorial, covering the creation of accurate claimant templates, claim eligibility verification, and professional bill submission with proper documentation. By refining these administrative skills, attendees will reduce compliance risks and improve practice proficiency.

  Learning Objectives

  1. Understand Enrollment Requirements: Participants will identify and accurately complete the essential components of individual and group provider enrollment applications, including tax identifiers, National Provider Identifiers, and required credentials.
  2. Master Billing Procedures: Attendees will learn to create and manage claimant templates, verify claim eligibility, and submit professional bills with all necessary attachments and documentation.
  3. Enhance Risk Management and Compliance: Clinicians will develop skills to streamline administrative processes, reduce compliance risks, and optimize practice operations for improved efficiency and regulatory adherence.

   

  Sponsor: TBD