This month, we'll look at some cases that had our claims team spooked for a variety of reasons — from a patient who went to a shocking extreme in an attempt to win her case to a DC with a stunningly inappropriate staffing solution.

Settle in as our guests Mike Whitmer and David Siebert tell three scary claims tales and discuss what can be learned from each. 

 

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The bad news: Disc herniation claims are very common. The good news: They’re also highly defensible – if you follow some basic steps. In this episode, we'll explore what you can do to mitigate risk on a daily basis. We bring in Dr. James Demetrious and Mike Whitmer to dive into the details of what went wrong – and where it could have gone right.

Links to articles referenced in the episode are available at NCMIC.com/Chiropractical

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“Want to grab coffee sometime?” Even that seemingly innocent inquiry can result in a board complaint or lawsuit. On this episode of Chiropractical, we talk to our Senior Claims Consultant about some real-life incidents and circumstances she has investigated in her 31-year career with NCMIC — and what to do if you think you may be crossing personal boundaries.

What happens when DC-patient relationship crosses the boundary? Sexual misconduct. We talk with Senior Claims Consultant Heidi Bevis and Mike Whitmer, VP of Chiropractic Insurance Programs, about real-life incidents and circumstances — and what to do if you think you may be crossing personal, and professional, boundaries.

Don't forget to check out the show notes with additional content at NCMIC.com/Chiropractical. 

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“You must get involved. You must start to take ownership of your profession. Let your voice be heard. We are at a crossroads”

It's estimated that less than 1% of licensed chiropractors are black, yet the black population of the United States is over 13%. This should matter to every chiropractic in the country. Dr. Micheala Edwards says, “When we talk about being diverse and inclusive, we talk about growing the power and the energy of something so that it reaches further and more people.”  How do you do that? Dr. Edwards gives us honest, actionable information that can help you increase your reach.

In our Ask NCMIC segment, we talk to an HR expert about employment issues facing today’s chiropractors.

Find show notes and additional resources at NCMIC.com/Chiropractical

 

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We look at the pros & cons of Electronic Health Record systems and talk about three ways you can protect yourself from a cyber attack right now.

We have two big things for you this time around.

First, if you haven't converted to an electronic health record system, our expert shares the three most common objections doctors have to implement EHR. More importantly, she will explain why it may be time to rethink.

Second, in our Ask NCMIC segment, we're talking about cybersecurity and why it pays to get this right specifically. What can you do today to protect yourself and your practice from being attacked? 

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On this episode, Dr. Kelley Humphries leads a conversation on the topic of “sports chiropractic."

• Sports chiropractic is not all sidelines at the Super Bowl. So what is it?
• What is the role of a team chiropractor, whether it is a pro team, scholastic, etc.?
• If a chiropractor is working with a sports team, they are themselves part of a team.  How does that work and how does a chiropractor succeed in that environment?

In the Ask NCMIC segment, Mike Whitmer talks to Kathy Everett about some common issues with electronic health records.

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We’re talking about chiropractic imaging!

On this episode, we talk to Dr. Steven Gould. Dr. Gould is a board-certified chiropractic radiologist and operates a full-time radiology clinical patient practice. He’s also on the NCMIC Speakers Bureau. On this episode, he shares the stories of two patients who had surprising outcomes.

In the Ask NCMIC segment, Mike Whitmer talks to Dr. Karlos Boghasian about licensing issues related to telehealth and team travel.

In this episode we refer to the following resources:

Question for Ask NCMIC?

Which Miles Away Credit Card is right for you? Take the quiz!

Register for the March 18th Webinar “Surprising In Chiropractic Imaging” 

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On this episode, we talk to attorney Ben Roach of the Nyemaster Goode law firm about employee issues related to COVID-19.

• What is the status of the paid leave requirement?
• What is the potential impact of COVID on unemployment insurance?
• Can you require employees to get the vaccine?
• Reintegrating employees back into the workplace
• Payment Protection Program

In the Ask NCMIC segment, Mike Whitmer talks to Tony Dickinson about the Payment Protection Plan, and we'll find out, do you really need professional liability insurance if you have general liability insurance

This episode is all about your employees and COVID. Listen and subscribe now!

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On this episode of Chiropractical, we’re talking about money. Your money, more specifically. Financial expert Trent Burley talks with Chick about: 

• What impact will the new administration have on your finances? 
• What’s the 20-60-20 rule and how can it benefit your future self? 

• What three things should you keep in mind when planning for 2021 and beyond? 

Mike Whitmer and guests address two questions submitted for our Ask NCMIC Segment 

1. What is the difference between the Medicare terms “par” and “non-par”? 

and 

1. Who needs disability insurance? 

This episode is all about you and money. Listen and subscribe now! 

In this episode we refer to the following resources: 

How will the Biden Tax Plan impact you?  

NCMIC.com/rightforyou  

NCMIC.com/Chiropractical   

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On this episode of Chiropractical, we're joined by Becky Fluegge from NCMIC who will share information about a lesser known tax deduction called Section 179 that could help you save money while improving your practice.  

Mike Whitmer and Jim Bembenek will tackle two questions submitted for our Ask NCMIC Segment 

1.  Especially in this time of COVID-19, can we do contactless payments or is a signature still required on a receipt? 

1. When a doctor moves their practice from one state to another, what needs to happen with their malpractice coverage? 

And that will be followed by a very special conversation with Dr. Gerry Clum who needs our help.  

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