SMART Chiropractic Billing, Coding, Documentation, Compliance & Business Strategies from Dr. Tom Necela
One question many chiropractors face when nearing their desired retirement or transition goals is simply this: “is it a good time to sell a chiropractic business?” As most DC’s are familiar with stock market surges, a buyer or seller’s market in real estate and similar “timing” issues where one looks to capitalize on the trend of the day, it makes …
When it comes to buying or selling a chiropractic practice, it’s important to consider its price which is determined by both the marketplace and its value on paper. When looking at the value of a chiropractic practice specifically, the single largest contributor to value is typically an intangible asset called “goodwill.” Basically, what this means for the buyer is that …
It’s no secret that chiropractors feel that a lot gets in the way of our desire to care for our patients and practices. In this respect, we are not alone. And I believe part of the keys to success is to look outside the chiropractic bubble towards what other healthcare professionals are doing well – in addition to modeling what’s …
Chiropractic Telemedicine or Telehealth is one of the hottest topics in practice management, clinical patient management and billing/coding circles – and it is one that we have been getting many questions about from the chiropractic community. Because this opportunity to implement chiropractic telemedicine or telehealth in your practice is so new, it’s one that does not have a long track …
As with all things insurance, the one constant is change. Obviously, the feds are no different. Here are four 2019 Chiropractic Medicare updates you must know now (as they are effective January 2019). Medicare Deductible We’ll ease into this with the simple fact that CMS has announced that the deductible has increased slightly for Medicare beneficiaries in Part B, which …
If you are planning a future chiropractic practice sale or transition next year (or within the next three years), there are some strategies that you can employ at the end of the year to better position your business for the eventual sale or transition. The good news is that they are relatively simple moves that can be done quickly. The …
For the first time in many years, there are rules regarding new Medicare documentation changes that are actually good news! In fact, for the first time in…well, forever…the latest changes proposed by Medicare will actually make chiropractic documentation easier in respect to your Evaluation & Management (E/M) notes. Here’s why: New E/M Medicare Documentation Changes for 2019 Medicare had originally …
Many chiropractors wonder if they are entrepreneurial enough or whether they have “what it takes” to run their own business. There are many factors that are affiliated with chiropractic business success such as motivation, business savvy and clinical skills – among others. Specifically, financial lending institutions will consider many “tangible” factors beyond those mentioned above. Here’s a quick list of …
Get the LATEST Need-to-Know Insurance Updates to Get Paid for What You Do AND Stay Compliant for Chiropractic, Massage & Rehab Services in 2019 & Beyond! Presented By: Tom Necela, DC, CPC, CPMA, CCP-P of The Strategic Chiropractor 2019 is already looking to be a year of big changes for chiropractors in the arena of insurance billing, coding, documentation, compliance …
Each year chiropractors make the decision to finally leave practice. And while their focus is naturally on the future, there are a few details that must be taken care of in the present before that future transition can be realized. If not, these serious mistakes can cause significant financial damage that can follow them for years to come. If you …
