General Session: Welcome Address & Keynote Presentation: Brigadier General Becky Halstead (retired) shares her positive experiences with chiropractic care, and how it changed the quality of her life. In her presentation, she explains how she learned that chiropractic allows patients to be a part of the solution and encourages participation in a wellness plan. She also discusses how chiropractic aligns with the Army’s concept of wellness and the importance of working together to expand its availability.
General Session Speakers: Mike Megehee, DC and John Ventura, DC
Panel Discussion with Q&A session: National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners by Mike Megehee, DC
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) National Registry of Certifi ed Medical Examiners (NRCME) will soon require all physicians who perform Department of Transportation (DOT) driver physicals to attend a training course and pass a certification test. This is a signifi cant economic opportunity for DCs, as many MDs may not pursue the certifi cation. FMCSA estimates that more than 4 million driver exams will be performed yearly—a $400 million market potential. Learn about the NRCME and DOT drug and alcohol testing, and how these services can become a signifi cant income source for your practice.
NCQA's Back Pain Recognition Program (BPRP) by John Ventura, DC The National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Back Pain Recognition Program (BPRP) recognizes physicians who deliver superior care to millions of Americans suffering from low-back pain. BPRP provides an opportunity for individual providers to evaluate their own practice through evidence-base requirements and for DCs as a profession to establish themselves as the dominant providers of high quality treatment for low-back pain.
ACA Council on Pediatrics
Nutritional Wisdom to Attain and Maintain Healthy Children Matthew Baral, ND
Discussion of how to identify foods, additives and other environmental factors that may be contributing to the illnesses and disorders in young patients.
Learn how to implement naturopathic therapies such as therapeutic nutrition, nutraceuticals, botanical medicine, homeopathy and chelation.
Postpartum Pain Syndrome: Chiropractic Care for Mothers Amy Watson, DC
Postpartum issues; including the ergonomics of breastfeeding, baby wearing, and general mothering factors that can contribute to poor overall posture.
Stretches/exercises to counteract these effects, proper ergonomics for lifting the infant car seat, and more.
Discover interesting and typical image findings of the child and the adolescent, which are not limited to plain film radiography, but include computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and fluoroscopy.
Learn what concerns pediatric chiropractors need to have with imaging technology including image production and demonstration of normal and abnormal anatomy
Status report on current pediatric research related to chiropractic, highlighting the recent FCER-funded consensus project on pediatrics “best practices.”
Discussion of the challenges and opportunities for the profession that are presented by the growing emphasis on evidence-based practice in the health care arena.
A practical overview of how to evaluate the scientific literature for the purpose of optimizing patient care, and you will learn the ABC’s of writing a case report.
Learn how to gain the confidence in your ability to treat the pediatric population by hands-on demonstrations of pediatric adjusting.
Chiropractic Pediatrics: Clinical Questions with the Experts
All speakers from the pediatric track as well as those relevant in the other tracks will be invited to join for an open question and answer session about clinical issues.
This two-day course will explore chiropractic and its ability to manage internal disorders. Topics of discussion include: the evolution of chiropractic, the primary portal of entry providers or gatekeepers, the current health care system, current problems facing chiropractic, the structure of a good health history, physical examinations, extremities and the musculoskeletal system, the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular examinations, modified Pritikin, and conditions commonly seen in a chiropractic practice.
Provides insight for the practicing chiropractor of the benefits of integrating occupational services into their practice.
Investigate how adding occupational services can ”re-charge” your practice, enhance your bottom line and solidify your position within your community.
The Certified Alcohol Screening Professional: A Federal Compliance Business Industry Workshop
Trains doctors of chiropractic and their staff members in proper methodology to become competent and qualified DOT alcohol Screening Test Technicians (STTs)
A unique look at proven onsite healthcare programs that have reduced workplace injuries and improved the health of employees.
Case studies and real life problem solving this session will present a unique look at a future aspect of healthcare.
Discover the opportunities available for chiropractors to expand services to local employers, and dramatically influence the health of employees and the financial stability of employers.
Trains, qualifies and equips doctors of chiropractic as well as clinical staff to perform both DOT and non-DOT drug testing.
ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness
Dance Wellness Initiatives at Ohio State University Robin A. Hunter, DC, ISSCD, FICC
Wellness education is imperative for the dancer. The Ohio State University Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Program for Performing Arts Medicine and Department of Dance initiated a new program designed to address the special needs of the performing artist/athlete. Our dance wellness program involves a team approach including, the dancer, parents, dance faculty/teachers, health care practitioners including their physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, psychologists, and artistic and administrative staff.
An update on the current management of tendinopathy.
Explore the conservative management of NSAIDs, steroids, surgery and ECSWT and will provide recommendations and ratings based on evidence.
Learn practical applications for practice of manipulation, cryotheaphy, bracing, massage, ultrasound, acupuncture, exercise, and laser treatments then will again provide a summary of recommendations and ratings based on evidence.
A Foundational Health Protocol for Health Optimization and Patient Retention | Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine |
Growing a Successful Practice By Treating Common and Complex Problems Alex Vasquez, DC
This session focuses on both the foundation health protocol for health optimization and patient retention as well as growing a successful practice by successfully treating common and complex problems.
Discussion of a case of an Australian rower that manifested significant aberrant motor patterns of the shoulder.
Progressive step-by-step functional assessment and rehabilitation process will be instructed which aided this young athlete towards optimum mechanics.
Opportunity to assess and rehabilitate another class attendee.
Dream Season: The Role of Chiropractic in the Philadelphia Phillies World Series Michael Tancredi, DC
Dr. Tancredi’s experience as the team chiropractor for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, and the role chiropractic played in their 2008 World Series victory.
A presentation on the new United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Sports Medicine model; to include the multidisciplinary-integrated approach to the care of elite athletes.
An introduction to the USOC Volunteer Sports Medicine Program and the requirements to become involved in the Volunteer Program.
Discover Region-Specific Neuromuscular Exercises Designed to Minimize Muscular Tension Limitations and Maximize Muscular Acceptance Orlando Gomez, PT
Discussion of very effective technique using deactivation exercises as well as the methodology and multiple applications of the ADAPT Chiropractic system.
Modulating Pain and Myofascial Dysfunction through the Use of Specialized Tape Applications Kevin Jardine, DC
Basic theory and application of specialized tape
Condition-Specific Joint Re-education: Transitioning from Passive to Active Care Brian Cassidy, BS
Unlock the myth between “core strength” and lumbar stability. This session will define core strength and ideal joint function in relation to force distribution. Joint articulation relationships will be analyzed by function vs. demand as well as muscular coordinators.
Demonstrations of vulnerable lumbar spine scenarios and exercise progressions will be held as well as a discussion of traditional lumbar stabilization techniques.
Student ACASC Program Panel Discussion: How to Succeed and Get Involved in Sports Chiropractic
Introduction to the Chiropractic Exercise Specialist; Diagnosis and Treatment Ted Forcum, DC, DACBSP
Describe the functional protocols utilized by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and most NBA teams to dramatically reduce rates of injury and improve performance.
Simple, fast and function measures will be discussed to identify the hypertonic tissues, trigger points and weaknesses.
Hands-on demonstrations will bring home the importance of corrective therapy utilizing a foam roller, stretching and corrective exercises.
An overview of the common and less common finger, hand, and wrist injuries, hand soft tissue injuries, carpal and metacarpal distortion patterns and the distal radiolulnar articulation.
A brief discussion on the mechanisms of shoulder stability.
ACA Council on Forensic Sciences
Effective Techniques for the Forensic Examiner - Module 6
Many doctors of chiropractic are discovering that medicolegal aspects of practice are becoming more important sources of revenue. The issues can relate to scope of practice, patient care within the confines of managed care, in protecting themselves from allegations of negligence and how to defend themselves in court. The experience of participating in the deposition process can be very stressful. Learning the basics from an attorney’s perspective is offered in this comprehensive 20 hour (12 didactic; 8 extension) program. These hours meet the part II session 23 requirement leading to the forensic diplomate (DABFP).
Minimizing the Risk of Chiropractic -Malpractice Claims
Surviving a Deposition
Opposing Attorney’s Intent
The Effective Expert Witness
Qualifications and Methodology
The Daubert Challenge
An Assault on Your “Expertness”
Challenges to Your Credibility
Trial Tactics and Trick Questions
ACA Business Management
Government as the 3rd Party Payor: Electronic Health Records and the Stimulus Package Steven Kraus, DC and Ritch Miller, DC
A practical, step-by-step guidance for DCs looking to institute electronic health records (EHRs) in their own practice and share their own experiences as practitioners making this transition.
Healthcare Reform: Transitioning to Value-Based Healthcare System George McClelland, DC
Learn how CMS has been working with the AMA and other national agencies in the development of multiple performance; the criteria for PQRI; patient registries and safety organizations.
Learn to feel at ease about what’s going on in your financial department.
Billing and collection training broken down into patient centered activities and the daily infrastructure and systems of billing and collections that are necessary in every successful chiropractic office.
The most accurate and current information available regarding Medicare designed specifically for doctors of chiropractic and their staff to help you get it right.
Learn about billing the carrier (correct coding, modifiers, claim requirements, etc.); the ABN (its purpose and proper use); understanding the difference between acute, chronic, and maintenance care; as well as the documentation requirements (what is actually required in your notes).
NCMIC Starting Into Practice Workshop for New Doctors Mike Whitmer from NCMIC
This workshop is targeted to students and new doctors. Participants will divide into small groups and work on three different scenario case studies. The scenarios will address a start-up practice, becoming an associate at an existing practice, and becoming an independent contractor. Time is allotted for small group discussions and group presentations.
Risk Management Glenn Bub, DC, Logan Chiropractic College
Learn what you need to be concerned with as well as the basics of risk management including standard of care, patient communication, documentation and misconduct.
How to Report Quality Measures Anthony Hamm, DC
For 2010, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is continuing to provide financial incentive bonuses to providers who successfully participate in the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI). Attend this seminar to learn more about how to participate in PQRI and receive your financial bonus from CMS. This seminar will be beneficial for those who are new to PQRI and those who have participated in the past.
Creative Chiropractic Computing: Dragon Medical Judith Richard from Dragon Medical
Discussion about creative computing and explores great documentation on any budget.
Find out what to do with your old computer, how to educate your patients via e-mail for free, as well as tips and tricks on computer security, patient privacy, and how to make your computing easier.
