http://www.iowadcs.orgThe latest news and events from the Iowa Chiropractic Society.Copyright 2008 Iowa Chiropractic Society. All rights reserved.Clickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=2261/23/2012 12:00:00 AMThe State of Iowa is auditing DCs for sales tax on items purchased online, out of state, or from vendors at continuing education events. Clickhttp://iowadcs.org/FTPDocuments/UseTaxArticle.pdf1/18/2012 12:00:00 AMClickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=2791/17/2012 12:00:00 AMSignificant updates/revisions have been made to the three (3) Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Measures applicable to chiropractic practices. For those who are participating in the program the updates made to the 2012 PQRS Measure Specifications for Measures #124, #131 and #182 can be found online - clickhttps://www.cms.gov/apps/ama/license.asp?file=/PQRS/downloads/PQRS2012_PhysQualRptg_IndividualClaimsRegistry.zip1/11/2012 12:00:00 AMClickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=23412/5/2011 12:00:00 AMWPS Medicare posted the new few schedule late yesterday afternoon. There is a difference in the 2012 fees compared to 2011 because of the conversion factors. The fee schedule and information can be found at www.wpsmedicare.com www.wpsmedicare.com11/30/2011 12:00:00 AMPlease contact SecureCare of Iowa/Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association at 877-462-4476.11/29/2011 12:00:00 AMICS is pleased to announce the introduction of the Multi-Employer 401k Plan as a membership benefit. This new member benefit will be offered through Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Transamerica beginning January 1, 2012. To learn more, please call 877-716-1978.11/14/2011 12:00:00 AMIf you receive a denial on a Palmetto Medicare (Railroad) claim, be sure to contact them and inquire as to the reason for the denial. An ICS member received a denial and upon inquiry learned it was an error on the part of Palmetto and was able to get it corrected. For more information and contact numbers, go to http://www.palmettogba.com/palmetto/providers.nsf/DocsCatHome/Railroad%20Medicare11/14/2011 12:00:00 AMICS has partnered with Kabel Business Solutions to offer payroll processing at member discounted prices. Monthly pricing starts at $42.00/month. To learn more, click http://iowadcs.org/FTPDocuments/Kabel.pdf11/14/2011 12:00:00 AMA webinar on EHR and meaningful use will be held December 8. Up to one hour of CE. Clickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=27411/8/2011 12:00:00 AMClickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=27210/31/2011 12:00:00 AMClickhttp://www.iowahealthieststate.com/take-the-pledge10/20/2011 12:00:00 AMICS's Professional Boundaries and Iowa Administrative Code (Laws & Rules) webinars were recorded and are available for purchase. Clickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=26810/10/2011 12:00:00 AMThehttp://www.cms.gov/MLNgeninfo/10/5/2011 12:00:00 AM100-Hour Acupuncture program scheduled in West Des Moines for 2012. Clickhttp://iowadcs.org/FTPDocuments/100HRacupuncture-Winter2012.pdf8/24/2011 12:00:00 AMAt its last board meeting, the ICS Board of Directors passed a position statement regarding free or discounted services. Clickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=2628/24/2011 12:00:00 AMClickhttp://www.palmer.edu/CE/SeminarsViaICN/8/19/2011 12:00:00 AMThe best line of defense against Medicare fraud is the health care consumer. You can help by making sure that Medicare beneficiaries have the information they need to identify and report suspected fraud. Click https://www.cms.gov/Partnerships/04_FraudPreventionToolkit.asp8/15/2011 12:00:00 AMCheck your CE records to assess your continuing education hour needs for license renewal now. Click http://iowadcs.org/FTPDocuments/2010-12%20Biennium%20CE%20Requirements.pdf7/26/2011 12:00:00 AMClickhttp://iowadcs.org/FTPDocuments/July 2011 ICS Letter (Concussion).pdf7/12/2011 12:00:00 AMICS hosted a one-hour webinar on the UCC lien law. Clickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=2526/10/2011 12:00:00 AMClickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=2245/20/2011 12:00:00 AMPlease consider giving to the Iowa Chiropractic Society Political Action Committee. Click http://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=784/25/2011 12:00:00 AMClick http://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=2371/10/2011 12:00:00 AMEvery health care profession has been touched by the increase in Medicare audits. Your best defense to survive a Medicare audit is to ensure you are following Medicare's policies and procedures for documentation and billing. Clickhttp://iowadcs.org/FTPDocuments/Medicare self audit assistance Updated 3-2011.pdf11/29/2010 12:00:00 AMInsurance audits are increasing. ICS is attempting to track audit trends. If you have recently been audited, or are undergoing an audit, please contact Denise Hoffman at 515-867-2805. ICS is here to help you prepare and appeal; your information will be kept confidential.9/27/2010 12:00:00 AMClick http://76.12.53.248/FTPDocuments/StrageticPlanfortheWeb.pdf9/29/2009 12:00:00 AMClickhttp://www.iowadcs.org/Dynamic.aspx?Id=985/28/2009 12:00:00 AM