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Pricing Transparency in 2026: What Every Chiropractic Practice Needs to Know
There’s a major shift happening in healthcare that every chiropractor should pay attention to—one that has less to do with technique or technology and everything to do with how patients make decisions. We’ve officially entered the era of pricing transparency, and it’s...
California Rolls Out “Know Your Rights” Notice & Emergency Contact Requirements
California employers of all sizes will soon be subject to new employee notice and emergency contact requirements. 📝 While the law technically took effect on January 1, employers will have until the compliance dates below to meet specific obligations. View "Know...
How to Find Chiropractic Fee Schedule 2026 for California
Medicare reimburses chiropractic services primarily under the PFS for manual manipulation of the spine (e.g., CPT code 98940, 98941, 98942), but specific locality-based payment amounts must be obtained from the Medicare PFS file. Steps to get your exact 2026...
The Importance of Training Employees in a Chiropractic Office
Running a successful chiropractic office requires more than clinical skill. Your practice thrives when every member of your team—from the front desk to the treatment room—knows how to deliver exceptional care and service. Employee training is one of the most valuable...
How Uber’s 2026 Ballot Initiative Threatens PI Care in California
Uber is backing a 2026 ballot initiative that would cap payments to uninsured and underinsured accident victims at a small fraction of their actual medical costs, including chiropractic care. We are sharing this information so you can stay informed and understand what...
Chiropractic Education Protected Under New Department of Education Rules — A Landmark Win for Our Profession
The U.S. Department of Education has finalized a significant restructuring of how advanced degrees are classified for federal student loan purposes. For the first time, the federal government will formally distinguish between “professional degrees” and general...
Ransomware, HIPAA, and a $175K Lesson in Compliance
In August 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) had resolved with BST & Co. CPAs, LLP (“BST”) regarding a HIPAA Security Rule violation tied to a ransomware incident (HHS, 2025). This...
Help Desk Article from Gold Star Medical: ICD-10 Code Changes for 2026
From CalChiro's Insurance Help Desk facilitator, Lisa Maciejewski-West, CMC CMOM CMIS CPCO CPMA, Owner/Founder of Gold Star Medical Business Services It's that time of year! October 1 of each year is the day that updates to the ICD-10 Code Book take effect. Why did...
ICD-10 Changes October 1, 2025: Minimal ICD-10-CM Updates Relevant to Chiropractic
By Evan Gwilliam DC MBA QCC CPC CCPC CPMA CPCO AAPC Fellow, Senior Vice President, Practisync The official ICD-10 updates for Fiscal Year 2026 took effect on October 1, 2025. The update contains 487 new, 28 deleted, and 38 revised ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. These 2026...
Patient Affordability in 2025: Why Rising Costs Matter More Than Ever
For years, Americans have been concerned about the cost of healthcare. In 2025, that concern has become a crisis for many families. Even as inflation cools in other parts of the economy, healthcare costs continue to rise—stretching household budgets and forcing...









