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From: The American Chiropractic Association [mailto:memberinfo@...] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 3:25 PMvsaboe@...Subject: Week in Review (March 15, 2012) Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Top StoriesVideo: As March Madness Begins, ACA Puts On Full Court Press to Expand Chiropractic Access to Veterans In today's video installment, ACA senior vice president of Government Relations Falardeau and ACA consultant Rick talk about the expanded push to ensure that our veterans have access to services provided by doctors of chiropractic. They also discuss the recent release of the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) final rule regarding insurance exchanges, and address a provision in the health care reform law that is drawing a lot of attention. Use your e-mail address to login to Members Only sections of ACA's Web site. Forgot your password? Update your account information Join ChiroVoice.org HHS Releases Final Rule on State Exchanges Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a 644-page final rule regarding state-run exchanges and marketplaces established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). HHS did accept some of ACA's recommendations that were issued last year including a request for state insurers participating in the exchange to consider a broader definition of the types of providers who may furnish primary care. Follow health care reform at www.acatoday.org/hcr. CMS Delays 5010 Enforcement Until June 30, 2012 CMS' Office of E-Health Standards and Services (OESS) announced today that enforcement of the use of Version 5010 electronic transaction regulations has been delayed another three months. The new date will now be June 30, 2012. Recognizing that there are still several issues impeding full implementation, the decision was made to delay enforcement and have OESS offer additional technical assistance to covered entities. As stated in the CMS Statement, " OESS strongly encourages industry to come together in a collaborative, unified way to identify and resolve all outstanding issues that are impacting full compliance, and looks forward to seeing extensive engagement in the technical assistance initiative to be launched over the next few weeks. " For information on preparing for Version 5010, go to www.acatoday.org/ICD-10. Dr. Fabrizio ManciniBig Day for Chiropractic Yesterday was a big day for the chiropractic profession. Two ACA members appeared on widely popular, nationally syndicated TV talk shows. Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, the president of University, was on " Dr. Phil " and Dr. Shoshany made his second appearance on " The Dr. Oz Show. " Dr. Mancini and Dr. Phil discussed how chiropractic care fits into a generally healthy lifestyle. They also talked about the principles in his new book, The Power of Self-Healing: Unlock Your Natural Healing Potential in 21 Days.Dr. Shoshany On the Dr. Oz show, Dr. Shoshany discussed the efficacy of chiropractic care for treating back pain and performed an adjustment on an audience member. During the segment, Dr. Oz urged viewers to consider conservative care before opting for medication or surgical interventions, which the acclaimed surgeon said are not necessary in most cases. Supreme Court Schedules Six Hours of Arguments for Health Care Reform The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled three days of oral arguments on the landmark Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to be held on March 26-28. The combined six hours' worth of hearings is the most time given to a single topic in 44 years. The court will hear arguments from both sides regarding the individual mandate, the expansion of Medicaid, and hundreds of other provisions. A final decision from the court is expected by early July, and will undoubtedly have an impact on the 2012 presidential race. Keep reading Week in Review and other ACA publications for updates. HOD Highlights Now Available! A short video highlighting the speeches and award recipients from last month's House of Delegates (HOD) meeting in Washington, D.C., is now available on ACA's YouTube page. You can also access all of the speaker videos from the 2012 National Chiropractic Legislative Conference as well. Watch here. In The MediaDr. Wayne Dyer Speaks Out for the Chiropractic ProfessionDr. Wayne Dyer, the international best-selling author of more than 30 books, including The Power of Intention, recently shared his thoughts on the health care crisis facing the United States and credited the chiropractic profession with having many of the necessary answers. of ACA Education What Will Distinguish You from Your Peers after Graduation? ACA and the National Wellness Institute (NWI) are offering students the opportunity to become leading wellness experts! Through the Certified Chiropractic Wellness Specialist program, students can earn an NWI Certification in Wellness that will help to distinguish them from other students after college. A CCWS designation is valid for five years after graduation, and students who complete the program receive a one-year membership to the NWI website. To learn how you can assert you role within the community as a leading wellness coach, visit ACA's Seminar Page. Courses are currently being offered in conjunction with Texas Chiropractic College and Palmer College of Chiropractic (FL). CCO Membership Meeting The Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics (CCO) will hold its annual membership meeting during the 2012 American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACCO) Convention. The event will take place April 26-28 at the Kona Kai Resort in San Diego, Calif. For more information, click here. DACRB Exam Approaching Fast The American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board Oral Practical Diplomate examination will be given March 29-30 in Las Vegas, Nev. It will be held in conjunction with the 13 Annual ACA Rehab Council Symposium at the Westin Casuarina Hotel in Las Vegas. For full details regarding the diplomate, please visit www.acrb.org. For additional information on the symposium, visit http://www.ccptr.org/next-annual-symposium/. Events are listed for informational purposes only and are not necessarily affiliated with, approved by, or sponsored by ACA or its Specialty Councils. For more information on ACA's specialty councils, visit www.acatoday.org/Councils. Deadline for DABCI Exam Applications (3/15 preferred) Spring ACA Rehab Council 12th Annual Educational Symposium March 30-April 1 Rehabilitation of the Thoracic Spine March 17-18 Forensic Sciences- AMA Guides to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment March 24-25 Council on Diagnostic Imaging SymposiumApril 21-22 DABCI Exam at NUHS April 28-29 Member Benefits and Products Switch to Infinedi and Let the Savings Begin! Infinedi, LLC, has helped DCs better manage their practices since 1986 through the finest EDI services available! At only $50 a month for unlimited claims submission, ACA members can save an estimated $600-$900 annually. With that kind of savings, the annual cost of an ACA membership is recouped every year by simply making the initial switch. What can Infinedi offer you?Efficiency and 24 hr. Access to Claims Data Online Data Collection and Analytics Live Customer Support Reduced Error Rates of 99.4 percent for Claims Submissions Provider Advocacy 5010 Conversion with no Software Upgrade Centralization of Claims Data and Reports all on one WebsiteTo get started, visit www.infinedi.net or call the ACA Membership Department at (703) 276-8800. Chiropractors Know Your Spine Upside Down Improve the aesthetic appeal of your office with one of three beautiful chiropractic art posters! All posters are 60x90cm, high-impact, black and white and include the ACA logo. Posters are suitable for framing, with or without a mat. Order yours at ShopACA.com. Curbing Antibiotic Resistance Teach your patients steps to help curb antibiotic resistance and reduce the likelihood of falling victim to MRSA and other drug-resistant bacteria with an ACA Healthy Living Fact Sheet. Sick Reasons to Employ Blood Panels Anyone who has received a Doctor of Chiropractic degree has undergone training in the use of clinical laboratory tests, such as comprehensive blood panels and urinalysis. But that doesn't mean those skills are being used. Read the March ACA News health and wellness feature to learn more. Treat All Pills with Care Most people assume their various OTC and prescription medications will help them get well. If we don't transport or store them properly, however, they can become not only ineffective, but dangerous. Read on. Welcome Aboard New Corporate Members! Please see our directory for a complete list of affinity, endorsed and corporate members. Forward emailThis email was sent to vsaboe@... by memberinfo@... | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy.The American Chiropractic Association | 1701 Clarendon Blvd. | Arlington | VA | 22209