2014 has become a critical year in health care financing. The rules of the game are changing. One of the reasons is clearly explained by Dr. Steven Kraus on page 31. According to Dr. Kraus. if you are currently billing medicare, and not meeting some of the meaningful use objectives, in the manner that is stipulated by the federal government, then you are staring at a pay cut that accelerates over time. Don't get surprised by these changes. Building on the topic of changes in health care financing. Dr. Ken Murkow ski takes us through the history of the ICD-9. the changes we can expect as carriers begin adopting the new ICD-10 code, how chiropractic has even become included in the listings, and what tliat means for the future. Flip to page 68 now for more information on this transformative reporting change. Chiropractic has long been identified as a profession that represents very low risk when associated with adverse events that may trigger a lawsuit or legal entanglement. That being said, chiropractors are always popping up. across the country, with their various legal issues. What arc the causes of these threats to chiropractors" livelihoods? Kathy Mills Chang details an interesting story of a chiropractor who did a poor job in record keeping. Be sure to flip to page 48 to find out what happened. This issue includes important foundational information that will help you grow well into the future. Be sure to read this one. cover to cover. Until next month! Joseph Busch. D.C.
