Announcements

Anti-Discrimination - Is achieving Pay Parity possible and what steps do we need to take to get there?

Dr. Rachel Wendt, DC, ChiroCongress Executive Director at Large, will moderate a discussion between attendees and WA State Executive of Legislation & Policy, Lori Grassi, regarding insurance anti-discrimination and chiropractic fair payment.

Learn more and register to attend

Registration is OPEN!!

We can't wait to see you in St. Louis November 10 - 12, 2022! Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing now through September 10.

Important Links:
> Registration
> Convention Homepage
> Full Communication

Many states are continuing to update and roll back their pandemic restrictions. Join us for a Member Roundtable on Wednesday, March 23, discussing how to best respond to these changes with other state association leaders.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkduypqj8jGNSswYgS11EbnBDoHDIfL3eA

Ask the Association Attorney

As our new Programs Administrator, Kim will serve as a critical team player with ChiroCongress in supporting our mission “to advance the chiropractic profession through innovation, research, and service to member associations.”

In her role, Kim will be providing member service and support as well as serving as project administrator for the Future of Chiropractic Strategic Plan.

Hello! My name is Kim Zanke, and I am the new Programs Administrator for ChiroCongress! In August 2021, I graduated with my Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration. While attending Baker College, I worked at local chiropractic clinic as an office manger. During my tenure there, I gained a working knowledge of the industry, quality of care, services and compassion extended to patients. That made me passionate to find a career within the chiropractic industry!

In my spare time, I enjoy shopping, paddle boarding and walking my dog Cammie. She is a Boxer mix that I adopted from the Kent County Animal Shelter here in Grand Rapids, MI.

I am excited to be a part of the ChiroCongress Team and look forward to working with you all!

Kim Zanke's contact information: kim@chirocongress.org, 586-925-5528

Mark your calendars! It's District Meeting time again! Join us to collaborate, network, and share with fellow association leaders in your district!!

District Meetings are scheduled for the weeks of February 14th and 21st (see the full communication or online Events Calendar for your District meeting date/time).

Register for your meeting and make sure to get those state reports in!

* District Meetings are open to association leadership of current members or by special invitation only. 

Please join us on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 1 pm ET for our next member roundtable. We will welcome District 2 Director Marc Abla as he leads a discussion on the No Surprises Act. 

This discussion will better inform state association leaders regarding the new requirement so that we can all better equip our doctors to comply with the new mandates.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoc-ytqT4tGNSKBsySpq6erwp8xjk32VE8

Background
In an effort to ensure patients are better informed regarding the cost of their healthcare, Congress passed the No Surprises Actwithin the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Initially, most experts believed that theNo Surprises Actapplied only to facility-based (such as a hospital) providers; however, on the recent finalization of Part II of the rules, it became clearer that a specific portion applies to all health care providers.The Good Faith Estimate portion of that act directly impacts all providers, including chiropractors.

Beginning on January 1, 2022, providers are required to inform certain patients that they are eligible to receive a Good Faith Estimate with an estimate for their specific anticipated care. As a part of the new requirement, providers will have to ask patients specific questions, provide a notice of the availability of a good faith estimate to self-pay patients, and provide a good faith estimate with required elements to those patients.

We will discuss:

• General applicability and why there was confusion,
• Which patients are entitled to Good Faith Estimates,
• Notification requirements,
• What Good Faith Estimates are and when they must be provided,
• Form requirements,
• How the new requirements may work in concert with existing state laws, and
• Attendee questions.

The 2021 ChiroCongress Convention is upon us!! Please review the linked message for the full checklist of things to bring, do, and expect as you prepare to join us this week: https://mailchi.mp/chirocongress.org/2021-chirocongress-annual-convention-phx-is-almost-here

We can’t wait to see everyone in Phoenix! 🌵

We’re so excited to gather with you in just a few short weeks at the beautiful Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix! As a friendly reminder, our special room block closes at end-of-day Sunday, October 17.

To ensure you’re booked in our special block, make your room reservations at the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50233414 

Our discounted group rate of just $219/night (plus applicable taxes and fees) is available for stays between Saturday, October 30 and Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Please join us on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 1 pm EDT for our next member roundtable. We will address ongoing challenges related to COVID mandates on both the state and national levels.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfu2srzwoGNZNGl1v9Jq6O1tZ8U1PvrO0

It’s the last day to take advantage of Early Bird Member Pricing for the 2021 ChiroCongress Convention! If you plan to join us in November, make sure you register before the the Early Bird Member Pricing deadline!

Register by midnight tonight, Friday, September 24 to save $150!

With the ongoing and rapid changes being implemented and/or mandated in some states, we invite you to join us for our latest roundtable discussion on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 1 pm EDT.

Please register in advance for this meeting. Register for the Lunch & Learn.

If you plan to join us in November for the 2021 ChiroCongress Convention, make sure you register before the the Early Bird Member Pricing deadline of next Friday, September 24!

For more convention details, including the schedule, speakers, exhibitors, and resort information, view our latest communication.

Then, register to join us!

Good News! We were able to secure the same room rate for our convention at the beautiful Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass. Reserve your room in our special room block at the discounted rate of just $219/night (plus applicable taxes and fees), available from Saturday, October 30 through Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

Also, remember to register for the convention and take advantage of the Early Bird Member Pricing through September 24. (Note: if you were registered for the convention in Hawaii, your registration carries over to the new location.)

For more information on registering for the convention and reserving your room, view our latest communication: https://mailchi.mp/chirocongress.org/2021-chirocongress-annual-convention-phx-registration-now-open

ChiroCongress Members,

With the ongoing and rapid changes being implemented or mandated in some states, we invite you to join a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 1pm EDT.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscOitrjwpGN207pRVz9Cbj2AqRedzqS-A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thank you for all your good work and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday, September 1.

-- ChiroCongress Education and Events Team

We’re in the last week for nominations for the ChiroCongress Board of Directors and ChiroCongress Clinical Compass representatives!
 
Nominations can be made online and will close this Friday, August 27, 2021. Eligible candidates can self-nominate or be nominated by someone from an eligible state association.

For more information and to access the link for the nomination form, view the latest communication.

Dear ChiroCongress Members,

The last 17 months since COVID overtook our world have been unprecedented, and we could not have anticipated we would continue to weather its effects this far into 2021. We were very optimistic that the conference could still be held. Unfortunately, we are undeniably faced with the very real challenge of hosting an event in Hawaii. 

After numerous meetings with the resort, it has become clear there is no way we would be able to hold an event there that would meet your expectations and give you the convention experience you deserve. We want to be open and transparent about what we have learned, and the realities we are facing.

Please read the full announcement about our 2021 convention, and let us know what your intentions are by this Sunday, August 22: https://mailchi.mp/chirocongress.org/2021-convention-august-update

ChiroCongress Members, 

With the ongoing and rapid changes being implemented or mandated in some states, we invite you to join a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 1pm EDT.  

Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvf-GrrjkvG9ToScdqdSX5rHMq58sKa9Fi

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thank you for all your good work and we look forward to seeing you on August 18.

ChiroCongress Education and Events Team

Just one month remains for nominations for the ChiroCongress Board of Directors and ChiroCongress Clinical Compass representatives!
 
Nominations can be made online and will close on August 27, 2021. Eligible candidates can self-nominate or be nominated by someone from an eligible state association.

Registrations are flowing in, exhibitors are getting ready, and we’re lining up speakers for the annual convention. You won’t want to miss it! 

Less than two months remain to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing. View convention details and register today!

We’re so excited to be headed back to Florida for more sunshine and connecting!

Join us on August 26 – 29 in Orlando for The National. State leaders who plan to attend The National are cordially invited to join ChiroCongress for a reception. 

Dr. Holland celebrates National Women Chiropractors Day on June 5, 2021 and shares and shares a message with WDC.