MCAournalSeptember 2015Volume XXIV/ Number 5

2015 MCA Fall Convention and CE ForumUp to 16 CE Credits, compelling seminars and sun & surfThe MCA will return to Ocean City, Md. and the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel for its 2015 Fall Convention and CE. Offering up to 16 hours of CE, this year’s seminars include “Movement in Relation to Pain Pathways” presented by Brian Morrison, DC, “Treatment of the Warrior Athlete” presented by William Morgan, DC, DAAPM, DICC, FIM, FPAC, and “From the Ground Up: Global Postural Patterns of the Human Body” presented by Darwin Griffeth, DC. Taking place Oct. 9-11, this year’s convention is offering an impressive list of speakers and sponsors who will provide you with insight into some of the latest developments on contemporary topics. You’ll also have some entertaining networking opportunities to help you enjoy your weekend with your friends and colleagues.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9The convention will kick-off on Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Dr. Brian Morrison presenting “Movement in Relation to Pain Pathways.” Fluid, pain-free movement allows us to enjoy activities throughout our lives. While some movement disorders are due to serious illnesses like Parkinson’s disease or significant injuries, most limitations occur after minor injury, too much sitting or as our tissues age. Poor or faulty motion can interfere with our abilities and negatively impact our quality of life. Poor movement can cause pain or may be compensation for a painful problem. Growing evidence suggests that there is a direct correlation between quality of motion, quality of life and longevity. Dr. Morrison will present information on how we can use movement in the chiropractic office to reduce pain and make meaningful functional improvements.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10On Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., Dr. William Morgan will present “Treatment of the Warrior Athlete.” Dr. Morgan will classify who is a warrior athlete and define the realistic expectations in treating warrior athletes and what makes them different. During the seminar, he will discuss anatomical trains of motion and principles of healthy movement patterns. The benefits and perils of cross-training will be explored as well as adjustments and management for correcting dysfunction.

“From the Ground Up: Global Postural Patterns of the Human Body” will be presented at 2:30 p.m. by Dr. Darwin Griffeth. In this presentation, you’ll learn a detailed analysis of the foot and other

extremities and the part they play in postural patterns. Dr. Griffeth will also cover the neurological links to stress response and the effects it has on the patterning with a comprehensive approach to care in the office using low tech rehab, nutrition and other innovative modalities.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11On Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m., Alyssa Fisher, DC will present “Advance Your Practice: Understanding Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & How to Effectively Integrate Chiropractic Care.”

You will learn about the latest advances of minimally invasive spine surgery, along with post-surgical rehabilitation and treatment options for your patients. Also, we will analyze the current philosophies in conservative and invasive treatment progressions for neuromusculoskeletal conditions of the spine. This lecture will allow you to define pathology-specific treatment paradigms and develop skills needed for diagnostic recognition of surgical candidates.

Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DABCN, DCBN will share “A Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmune Disease and Gastrointestinal Disorders” at 10:30 a.m. Autoimmunity and gastrointestinal disorders have become an increasing epidemic. There are many different

autoimmune diseases within all specialties and all of these are looked at differently, however, they have the same common triggers. Therefore, we can take a similar approach in supporting autoimmune disorders. If we know what causes the immune system to attack itself and some of the triggers or how the gut microbiome impacts gastrointestinal disorders, we can successfully correct this dysfunction.

All work and no play makes for a dull MCA convention so make sure to attend the Friday evening Cocktail Reception with the Exhibitors for some liquid libation and lite fare with your fellow chiropractors. Make sure you visit our sponsors and exhibitors including: SecureCare, Infinedi, Nutri-West Mid Atlantic, Designs for Health, Laser Spine Institute, Foot Levelers, NCMIC and Hill & Associates. Their participation helps to keep the convention affordable.

Register now at marylandchiro.com!

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OfficersLouis Crivelli, DC

President Ronda Sharman, DC

1st Vice PresidentTom Chaney, DC 2nd Vice PresidentNicole Ganz, DC

Secretary Don Hirsh, DC

TreasurerAdam Fidel, DCPast President

Directors At Large Jay Greenstein, DC Paul Henry, DC James LeVan, DC District Directors

Chesapeake- Rick Schmitt, DC

Metro Baltimore - Paul Abosh, DC Howard Lewis, DC Norman Spector, DC Metro Washington - David Fishkin, DC

Western - Donald Berry, DC

ACA Delegate Louis Crivelli, DC

ICA Delegate Anthony Hardnett, DC

Tim McKennaExecutive Director

Monica ShanerFinancial Manager

Justine Harper Communications Coordinator

Molly Baldwin-Abbott Publications Coordinator

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Recently I’ve dropped a few pounds. I’ll spare all of you the details about how I did it or even why I did it. I bring it up however for a simple fact. A fact that I’d like to expand on a bit. Before and during this process many friends, colleagues, and even patients would say something like “wait until you lose a few pounds, you have so much more energy” or “when you lose the weight, you’ll gain years onto your life.” Honestly I didn’t think much about it until recently when I noticed the exact phenomena happen. I do feel more energy, I do sleep better, I do feel more focused and dare I even say, more “alive.” I started to think about the concept of LOSING something in order to GAIN something. Maybe this was worth exploring further.

At my office, I began a “purge.” We began losing our old files (HIPPA compliant shredding of course) and gained valuable space. Closets have been emptied and it seems that things feel “lighter” in the clinic now. Old posters have come down in favor of newer ones or even non-chiropractic artwork (gasp!).

Perhaps now would be a good time to think about your practice, your office space, even your headspace, and see what things or ideas you could “lose” in order to “gain.” Maybe it’s time to lose Fridays to gain more time with those you love. Maybe not. Maybe it’s time to lose outdated paperwork or even paper in general to gain a shiny new electronic health record system. Maybe not (but you should do it soon). How about losing some old treatment methods or adjusting techniques to gain a fresh perspective in line with current research. Maybe not. Lose a few dollars to our PAC and gain more political capital in Annapolis? (YES! Do that one). Lose a day or two in Ocean City on October 9-11 and gain CE’s, camaraderie with your colleagues, and a great time. (YES! That one too).

Some of you reading this may feel very attached to the things I’ve suggested you lose (Fridays, paper, certain treatment techniques, money and time). I mentioned them for a specific reason; to remind you that NOTHING should be “off limits” when it comes to change. Question ALL of it. Maybe we as a state association and even the entire profession can do with losing a few things in order to gain many more. Maybe it’s time we re-think our involvement with insurance companies and third party payers. Or how we approach those in other professions. Maybe it’s time to shift to a different model of service to our patients. Maybe it’s time to engage the public in different ways. Maybe it’s time we lose the two national associations and gain one SUPER association that represents ALL of us. Wishful thinking perhaps, but definitely worth the thoughts.

What will you GAIN when you LOSE? Lose a minute or two with these thoughts and gain some new perspective.

See you soon,

Your Loss IS

Your Gain

Louis S. Crivelli II, DCWelcome New Members

Anthony Ambrosino, DCPikesville, Md.

Neal Blaxberg, DCBaltimore, Md.

What a great year for chiropractors in Maryland! This strong and dedicated association took charge of the opening legislative session of a new term of office facing a newly elected Governor plus 70 newly elected members of the House and Senate with a powerful legislative package – and succeeded!

HB 208: State Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners - Preapproval for Use Prior to our firm beginning a relationship with MCA, Marc Cohen, counsel to MCA, had initiated the research on this initiative to present to the legislature this year. Chiropractors are the only professionals to have this requirement in statute. The reason for repealing board approval of trade names is that this regulatory burden has proven to create unnecessary problems for both licensing boards and licensees without any benefit to the public.

Louis Crivelli, DC, Marc and Julia Pitcher Worcester testified in support of the bill in both the House and Senate which voted this legislation unanimously and awaits the Governor’s signature.

SB 580/HB 979: State Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners and State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners - Dry Needling - Registration RequirementsThis legislation was an attempt by the Maryland Acupuncture Society to prohibit licensed chiropractors and physical therapists in Maryland from performing trigger point myofascial stimulation (aka “dry needling”). Maryland’s Board of Chiropractic Examiners determined that a procedure known as “dry-needling” is permitted under a chiropractor’s physical therapy privileges, so long as the chiropractor is sufficiently trained and educated in the procedure.

Maryland’s Attorney General concluded that “The authority to use acupuncture needles for therapeutic purposes is not necessarily reserved exclusively to licensed acupuncturists or those specifically exempted from the licensing requirement for acupuncturists.” (95 Opinions of the Attorney General 138 (2010).

Dry needling is not exclusive to one profession. It is an intervention therapy performed by a number of health care providers including physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, osteopaths, neurologists, nurses and occupational therapists. It is unreasonable restraint of trade for one profession to have exclusive domain over an intervention, a tool, or modality.

The bill, as presented, would have required that the regulations to be promulgated in conjunction with the Board of Acupuncture be as least as stringent as the requirements for physicians which are 200 hours. Physicians receive a full acupuncture license by following these requirements. With regard to dry needling chiropractors are only practicing a limited neuro-muscular therapy they have been using safely and effectively for years and should not be subject to the educational requirements for

acupuncturists and medical doctors who will practice the full scope of acupuncture.

MCA fought this legislation together with the Maryland Physical Therapy Association, the Maryland Board of Chiropractors, and the Board of Physical Therapists. In the end, there was never a vote on either bill and therefore neither advanced. Upon withdrawal of the legislation, the Boards are to convene the stakeholders during the interim to come up with a solution not requiring additional legislation in future years. MCA will be participating in all dialogue and discussion on behalf of Maryland chiropractors over the summer and fall months.

PAC PUSHLast, we would be remiss if we didn’t stress the importance of a robust Political Action Committee (PAC) which assists by contributing to candidates during the interim and election years.

Each year our businesses and providers are affected by the actions of our political leaders. The votes that legislators cast occur every year and it is most certain that the MCA PAC efforts influence these votes and allow our collective voices to be heard loud and clear. We know that in the future we will face new and different issues that will affect our organization and members, if you agree that we need to fight this battle every year in Annapolis and this year in particular to elect provider friendly legislators, make a commitment now by writing a check to the MCA PAC.

The MCA PAC is looking for new members to get involved with the decisions regarding PAC, attend fundraisers during the summer and fall months, and provide input regarding candidates. MCA is also in need of replenishing the money spent in 2014 in order to have a successful four-year fundraising effort with the 69 new legislators elected to serve from 2015-2018 and a newly elected Governor. If every member of MCA gave $50 to the PAC – we could have enough in the war-chest to really make an impact!

The committee general communicates via email with the PAC Chair and lobbyists, meetings are seldom. Fundraisers for candidates are generally early week day mornings or evening receptions. We encourage committee members to attend at least one fundraiser during the nine month interim between legislative session.

Connect with your LobbyistsOur goal as your lobbyists is to advise you not only in your legislative and grassroots initiatives but also in your political contributions. Working together, we can expand our effectiveness and keep our collective voices heard loudly in Annapolis. Our door is always open for questions and comments and we hope to speak and meet with you on a regular basis.

Submitted by: Bill Pitcher & Julia Pitcher Worcester, 410-268-0842 (office), julia@marylandlobbying.com, bpitcher@marylandlobbying.com, www.marylandlobbying.com.

Maryland Political UpdateFrom The Law Office of J. William Pitcher

ACA Statement on NCCIH’s New Report on Pain in the United StatesArlington, Va.- American Chiropractic Association (ACA) President Anthony Hamm, DC, has released the following statement on the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health’s (NCCIH) new analysis of data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), which found that most American adults have experienced some level of pain, from brief to more lasting pain, and from relatively minor to more severe pain:

“The American Chiropractic Association is encouraged that NCCIH’s research priorities include the study of complementary approaches to pain management, including chiropractic services. Integrated approaches can offer patients a higher degree of safety and help address opioid overuse and abuse in the United States by reducing the necessity for prescription pain medications. NCCIH’s analysis found that chiropractic services remain one of the most popular non-drug approaches, with more than 19 million patients having received spinal manipulation in the previous year for pain management. ACA is hopeful that as additional research demonstrates the effectiveness of conservative forms of care for pain management, more Americans will experience the benefits in the form of improved health and quality of life.”

NCCIH’s new report on pain comes on the heels of ACA’s recent announcement that National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) in October will work to bring attention to the public health crisis caused by pain, and in particular the overuse of prescription painkillers, with this year’s theme #PainFreeNation.

The campaign is part of the profession’s ongoing efforts to educate the public about the value of exhausting conservative forms of care for both acute and chronic pain before resorting to higher risk options, such as prescription painkillers and surgery.

Please contact Nicole Racadag at nracadag@acatoday.org or (703) 812-0211 if you would like to set up a phone interview with Dr. Hamm or if you would like additional information about NCHM 2015.

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Thanks to MCA SupportersMCA has a Supporting Membership category for suppliers of goods and services. We encourage you to consider the following 2015 Supporting Members when making purchases. Support those that support YOU!

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ICA ReportSubmitted by Anthony Hardnett, DC, ICA Assembly Representative for Maryland

Repeal of the Federal Anti-Trust Exemption for Insurance a Top ICA Legislative Priority

ICA’s Board of Directors has voted unanimously to adopt the repeal of the anti-trust provisions of the McCarran Ferguson Act as a top legislative goal and priority for the association. Legislation to accomplish this important goal overwhelmingly passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a previous Congressional session and was only defeated in the U.S. Senate by one vote. The McCarran–Ferguson Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1011-1015, also known as Public Law 15,[1] is a United States federal law that exempts the business of insurance from most federal regulation, including federal antitrust laws to a limited extent. The McCarran–Ferguson Act was passed by the 79th Congress in 1945 after the Supreme Court ruled in United States v. South-Eastern Underwriters Association that the federal government could regulate insurance companies under the authority of the Commerce Clause in the U.S. Constitution.

“The time has come to once again make this vitally important public policy correction a top priority,” said ICA President Dr. George B. Curry. “With no effective federal oversight and enforcement, private insurance will only continue their widespread policies of abuse and discrimination, policies that strike especially hard at chiropractors and chiropractic patients.”

Read the full article at http://marylandchiro.com/images/downloads/icareportaug2015.pdf.

Unprecedented New Congressional Bills Seek to Sharpen State Vaccination Mandates, Officially Deny Vaccination Risks or Injury Potential

ICA is alerting the profession and the public about three new congressional initiatives that demands on vaccination. These include provisions that require states to have stringent vaccination mandates in place or else they face denial of federal funds, and also include provisions to officially deny that any risk of injury exists in any vaccination process.

“These unprecedented initiatives represent a dramatic new level of potential federal enforcement of a national vaccination requirement and simply ignore an individual’s right to control over their health care; it should be “my body-my decision” saidICA President Dr. George B. Curry. “All citizens who value their personal freedom, and all health professionals who believe that questionable research that is subjected to pharmaceutical and financial influences is driving public policy on medication and vaccination have good reason to be gravely concerned. ICA believes it is vitally important to bring these issues to the attention of the profession and the public and to encourage a powerful response in opposition to these anti-personal freedom and dogmatic vaccination mandate enforcement efforts.”

The first of these new bills - HR 2232, the vaccinate all children mandate: This bill seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from awarding grants to public entities of a state for preventive health service programs unless the state requires each student in public elementary or secondary school to be vaccinated in accordance with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The bill provides an exception only for students whose health would be endangered by vaccination in the opinion of a physician conforming to the “accepted standard of medical care.”

The next bill in this new wave of proposed legislation - HR 933, the Head Start on Vaccinations Act: This bill would amend the Head Start Act to prohibit the enrollment of a child in a Head Start or Early Head Start program unless the child’s parent or guardian: (1) provides the program with information establishing that the child is vaccinated in accordance with the pediatric vaccine list; or (2) submits a signed agreement to provide such information and consents to the provision, by a program employee or other health care provider, of any vaccines on the Pediatric Vaccine List that the child has not yet received. It would also require any child who is not in compliance with such requirements to be removed. The bill would authorize the director of a Head Start or Early Head Start agency to use program funds to: (1) administer the required vaccines to children, at the request of the parent or guardian; or (2) assist the parent or guardian in gaining access to the required vaccines.

Perhaps the most alarming of all of the new initiatives - House Resolution 117, officially titled Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States: This Sense of Congress Resolution seeks to officially affirm that vaccines “save lives and are essential to public health, and economic and national security.” The most significant sections of this resolution state that the lack of vaccination can cause a public health crisis, that “…the scientific and medical communities are in overwhelming consensus that vaccines are both effective and safe, and the dissemination of unfounded, and debunked, theories about the dangers of vaccinations pose a great risk to public health,” and that there is no credible evidence to show that vaccines cause life-threatening or disabling diseases in healthy children or adults. It also encourages a continued commitment to research to improve vaccines and develop new vaccines. No reference to investigating vaccination safety or injury risks or informed consent is even mentioned.

Read more at http://marylandchiro.com/images/downloads/icareportaug2015.pdf.

ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics Holding 2015 Annual Conference December 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans

The CE program will include clinical lectures and adjusting workshops for the pediatric and pregnant patient, as well as sessions on risk management, ethics and coding. For more information visit www.icapediatrics.com or call 1-703-528-5000.

*This list includes all donations between August 26, 2014 - August 26, 2015.

Happy summer! This is an active time for the PAC. There are many Annapolis legislators having events during the warm weather. I’d like to thank all of those who support our PAC. The PAC and legislative committee members work with legislators to protect our practice rights and to secure our future in Maryland.

As always, we need interested DCs to attend political fundraising events and represent us. I can’t go to all of the events. The PAC is non-partisan, so your participation is welcome regardless of your party preference. If you are interested in attending some of these events, please let me know. Contact me at nbcohen@comcast.net.

Delegate ($100 - $364)Dr. Kathryn P. AlexanderDr. Frank AlfanoDr. Lisa BailesDr. Susan BatesDr. Gregory BelcherDr. Chad A. BlakerDr. F. Keen Blaker Dr. William BoroDr. Maria Luisa CareyNadine CarrickDr. Stephanie ChaneyDr. William G. DolengoDr. Mary Jane Cleaves-DuncanDr. Paul Ettlinger Dr. Stewart J. FalkDr. Adam FidelDr. Illene FidelDr. Robert G. Frieman

Dr. Brian ParisDr. Starr ParsonsDr. Robert PoaneDr. Robert Joseph ReierDr. Anthony RicciDr. Mark Roberts Dr. Scott SamsonDr. Richard SantangeloDr. Ronda SharmanDr. Mark Shulman Dr. Mitchell R. SilvermanDr. David M. SortisioDr. Karen ThomasDr. Ronel WilliamsDr. Daniel T. WiseDr. Mahmoud Zai-Shakeri

Dr. Cynthia HamannDr. Paul Henry Dr. Donald HirshDr. Brandon S. HollenbergDr. Eric HorneDr. John T. JenningsDr. Ross KennardDr. Audie G. KlinglerDr. John Koloski Dr. Daniel J. KrausDr. Blaise M. LaVorgna Dr. Joshua LevinDr. Howard F. LewisDr. Steven Lipschutz Dr. Thomas LoDr. Kevin McKenzieDr. Jonathan NouDr. Giuseppe Nunnari

Member ($25-99)Dr. Veronica AnticoDr. Richard AskewDr. Raymond BarryDr. Chris BrandoliniDr. Joanne BushmanDr. Robin CohlDr. Alvin ColeDr. Enid Cruise-BrooksDr. Richard Fidanza

Dr. Lisa Beth HepferDr. Scott Irrgang Dr. Kathrine KadinDr. Brian KrupinskyDr. Peter Mellon Dr. Jack MurrayDr. Larry Plotkin Dr. Michael Welch

President ($1,000 or more)

Dr. John DeMaio Dr. Jay Greenstein

Dr. Keith Scott Governor

($500 - $999)Dr. Paul Abosh

Dr. Thomas Chaney Dr. Neil B. CohenDr. Nicole Ganz

Dr. Gregory Lewis

Senator ($365 - $499) Dr. Michael Fedorczyk

Dr. Eric Fisher Dr. John F. Kibby

Dr. James S. LeVanDr. Ian Newman

Dr. Thomas SchrepplerDr. Young-Sung Song

The Government and YouBy Dr. Ray Foxworth, president of ChiroHealthUSAPresident Obama and his administration celebrated the 5th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) in late March. Whether you believe it’s been a good thing or a bad thing, it remains a current fact of our professional lives, unless Republicans overturn it, as they continue to threaten. Good or bad, one thing you can be sure of; when the government steps up its presence in healthcare, the prosperity and even survival of your practice can depend on making sure you’re following all the rules. And oh, my goodness, there are so many, many rules! Most DCs I know are overwhelmed by trying to keep up. What could and should you be doing to protect yourself and your practice?

Medicare - I sure hope you know by now that opting out of Medicare isn’t an option. You can, however, choose to participate (par) or not (non-par). Make sure you’ve made a conscious choice here and that you understand your status and what it entails. Medicare is related to Obamacare for the simple reason that Medicare, historically, leads all third-party payers and thus our country’s universal health care model. If you’re out of step with Medicare’s requirements, you’re likely in hot water elsewhere and may not even know it.

Compliance - HIPAA Omnibus hit the street just as we began seeing significant surges in the number of federal audits. And private insurers quickly followed suit. The OIG has issued various statements over the past five years putting documentation error rates at anything from 80 to 94%. But even if we go with the lower of the two figures, that still represents way, way too

many practices who are at risk. If you don’t have OIG and HIPAA Compliance manuals implemented in your practice and procedures in place to actually use them, you’re vulnerable. It doesn’t matter whether you make mistakes out of ignorance or malice. The recoupments can be brutal either way.

ICD-10 - Although not directly related to Obamacare, your preparation, or lack of it, is another area that puts you at potential risk with the federal government and other auditors. Unlike 2014, it’s clear by now that we’re not going to get a reprieve. ICD-10 is coming, and at this point, it’s coming more or less like a freight train. It takes awareness, commitment, and effort to get your practice fully prepared, but the good news is, it’s probably not as hard as you think. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should procrastinate. At this point, you should already know which codes will be the ones you’ll most commonly use, your vendors’ changes to accommodate these longer, more specific codes, and have an ICD-10 “cheat sheet” of sorts in place with the codes you’ll use most.

Anything above make you gulp? No worries. ChiroHealthUSA not only gives you a safe and legal way to provide discounts to uninsured and underinsured patients; we also give you access to some of the best and brightest minds in the business through our on-going webinar series. They can advise you on how to make sure your Medicare, documentation, compliance and ICD-10 prep are all up-to-date and risk-free. Be sure and join us for these events to stay up to date on the latest issues facing our profession, as well ideas for a more profitable practice in 2015! For more information, visit us at www.chirohealthusa.com.

Dr. Ray Foxworth is a certified Medical Compliance Specialist and President of ChiroHealthUSA.

The MCA is on Facebook...Have You Liked Our Page?Are you on Facebook? Then your profile is not complete until you join the MCA Facebook page!

As one of the most popular ways of finding and networking with other chiropractic professionals that share the same interests as you, the MCA Facebook page will allow you to meet and chat with other professionals along with keeping up on the latest MCA news.

The MCA page is now set up and waiting for you! “Liking” our page is simple:

• Go to www.facebook.com/pages/Maryland-Chiropractic-Asso-ciation-MCA/123750701013620.

• Once the MCA page opens, at the top click “like.”

The MCA encourages you to post information, photos, videos and links that you think would be relevant and enriching to your fellow professionals. While this page is open to the public and the MCA encourages people to participate on it, we ask that you please remain professional in your posts.

Have any questions? Contact Amy Allen, DC by e-mail at amyallendc@gmail.com.

Join the MCA ListservThis is a reminder for you to take advantage of a member benefit; the MCA ListServ. The ListServ is a convenient membership tool to find advice from your peers concerning business operations, insurance, equipment, record keeping, etc. Have you ever wanted to refer a patient who is moving to another part of the state? Us-ing the listserv you can send out a request for referral and find a like-minded doctor to continue treating your patient. The listserv is also a great resource if you have a problematic clinical case and want to ask questions or have suggestions about different treatment options. The MCA has a diverse and knowledgeable membership that you can access for clinical, research, business and political issues.

The ListServ is open to all members of the MCA. The link below will direct you to the sign-up site and also provides the rules for using the ListServ. The list is password protected and has dedi-cated servers so that your email address is safe from spammers and viral problems. Al Sherry, DC and Tim McKenna carefully monitor the ListServ to make sure communications are on the up-and-up, and civil.

If you haven’t already signed on to the ListServ go to ww3.chi-rolists.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mca-chirolist which will let you subscribe, and will give you further information. There is no password required for this page.

ClassifiedsTo place a classified ad in the MCA Journal please fill out the appropriate form on the classifieds section of the MCA website. The cost for a 50-word ad is $20 for MCA members for two months (4 months for $30) or $30 for two months for non-members.

Full Time Associate - Nottingham, MD - Full-time Associate position available in Nottingham, Maryland (20 minutes to downtown Baltimore). The position will require the candidate to be licensed in Maryland with physical therapy privileges and Supervisory status. Must be proficient in at least diversified and activator technique. One week vacation paid during the first year, then two weeks thereafter; paid malpractice insurance and continuing education credits. Base salary plus bonus, as well as the possibility for a future partnership. Please send resume or questions to admnfd@aol.com.

Associates Welcome - Immediate opening for a chiropractor to join our family practice in the Towson area. Will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of a successful practice. Looking forward to hearing from you. Reply to chirobob@comcast.net or call Dr. Frieman directly 410-456-4455.

Associate Chiropractor wanted - Established clinic of 8 years looking for part time or full time Chiropractic Associate with PT/supervisor Lic. Will pay Malpractice. Family, Rehab/PT clinic. Please send resumes to rosskennard@msn.com or call 410-262-8248.

Associate Chiropractor Wanted Full Time - Associate Chiropractor wanted for busy practice in Fells Point. Ideal candidate should have a Maryland License with PT priv. and supervisory status. Paid salary, PTO, health insurance contribution, and malpractice. Ideal candidate should be strong manual adjustor and good with documentation. Practice is a mix of PI/WC/Major Medical and cash. Great opportunity to learn and grow as practice expands. Please send CV to DrGulitz@gmail.com.

Associate Chiropractor with Potential Partnership - Seeking a highly motivated chiropractor to join our upbeat wellness team in Maryland. The ideal candidate will be intelligent, highly functioning and passionate about chiropractic. Office is fully staffed with high-performing team. You get to focus on your patients while the team handles all marketing, enrollment, and billing. Growth opportunity for right candidate. Submit your resume to drerichuntington@aol.com.

Associate Chiropractor Wanted - Established clinic in SS looking for full time Chiropractic Associate with PT/supervisor license. Ideal candidate should be strong manual adjustor and good with documentation. Please send CV to chironrehab2@yahoo.com for more detail benefits.

Chiropractic Biophysics Associate Wanted - Terrapin Care Center is hiring a full-time associate. Work alongside an Advanced CBP Chiro and two basic certified CBP docs to learn CBP. We are a multidisciplinary pain management clinic with a Pysiatrist with a pain management fellowship for spinal interventional pain management. Generous salary, health insurance paid, malpractice paid, CEUs and licensing paid, two weeks paid vacation. Looking for a two year commitment. E-mail CV to Dr. Daniel Kraus, DC at terrapincare@gmail.com.

Associate Wanted - Associates/Partners Wanted - Looking for a Chiropractor to take over an existing patient base for an established, busy, multi-DC family practice in Baltimore. No need to generate your own new patients or do any billing or managing employees, this is all done for you by support staff. Just looking for a chiropractor who wants to help patients full-time. Malpractice & CE credits covered. Call Dr. Cohen at 410-440-8857 or e-mail cohen79@aol.com.

PT Associate Position - PT Position needed for Patient Care 20 hours/week. Tuesdays/Thursdays preferred, but have some flexibility. Call Dr. Rob at 410-591-4336.

Seeking FT Associate Chiropractor - Full-time Supervisory DC w/PT privileges needed to join practice in White Marsh, MD. Base salary + benefits (malpractice insurance, license renewal, continuing education, health insurance, & more). Call 410-256-8511 or e-mail pabosh@wmhealthwellness for more information.

Chiropractic Associate Wanted - Multidisciplinary practice (5000 sq. ft.) in Rockville, Maryland., (20 min. from Washington, D.C.) looking for licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Physical Therapy privileges. Doctor must be self-motivated, open to learning and growing with our team. Amazing growth opportunity. Training provided if needed. Minimum 2 year commitment. Competitive salary plus bonus, benefits and continuing education covered. Send resume/contact info to drparis@parischiro.com.

Associate Wanted - Associate Wanted - Full-time Maryland Licensed Chiropractor with Supervising and PT privileges needed for busy practice in the Baltimore area. Competitive pay, health insurance, malpractice insurance, bonuses, paid vacation, etc. Applicant must be friendly, outgoing and computer proficient. Please send resume to Dr.Scott.Rudick@gmail.com.

Associate needed - Woodbridge, VA. We are looking for an energetic associate who has superior adjusting skills, can educate patients, with high energy, and upholds to the highest ethical standards. Clinic specializes in corrective care and rehab. We offer a excellent salary, bonus plan, health benefits. We are looking for the right associate who truly believes in the healing powers of chiropractic, and who is a team player. Please e-mail your resume to virginiafamilych@aol.com.

Associate Doctor - 25 years old solid practice with three locations in Anne Arundel County is looking for an associate doctor. Qualified candidates require a Maryland license with PT and supervisor certification. Great salary and benefit package to include an awesome monthly commission plan. Send your resume to adam@cbayadvisory.com.

Associate Wanted - MD/DE - near beaches, golf, boating and hunting. Growing practice with multiple locations and established patient base. Guaranteed salary plus profit sharing and benefits. MD or DE license eligible. E-mail CV, availability and salary expectations to chirojobsby@gmail.com.

Office looking for DC - Diversified busy office in Burtonsville, MD offering chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, and yoga looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, caring DC to add to our quality team of practitioners. We currently have 3000 sq ft, fully equipped, beautiful office. Must be pregnancy certified (ICPA) and interested in caring for pregnant women, children, and families. Please respond with resume or CV to alyssa@blockchiropracticcenter.com.

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Chiropractor Needed IMMEDIATELY - Chiropractor with PT privileges needed for office in DC suburb. Monday-Friday 10:00AM-6:00PM. No weekends. No outside marketing. Competitive salary. Start immediately. E-mail jeffcoh18@yahoo.com.

Certified CA wanted - Part time position offered, Sunday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Expansion to full days Monday and Wednesday is expected in near future. Pikesville location. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail resume to inn8doc@aol.com and drtonydc@hotmail.com.

Seeking FT Chiropractic Assistant - Growing Chiro/PT clinic in White Marsh seeks FT Chiropractic Assistant as we expand our practice. Company benefits offered, including health, dental, vision insurance, disability insurance & 401K plan. Applicant should be friendly, outgoing, caring, resourceful. Knowledge of rehab/exercise & PT modalities a plus. Those licensed as a Chiropractic Assistant with the Maryland Board of Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Examiners preferred. Compensation: $12-15/hour, based on experience.

Seeking FT Chiropractic Assistant - Growing Chiropractic/PT clinic in White Marsh/Nottingham, MD seeks FT Chiropractic Assistant. Company benefits offered, including health, dental, vision insurance, disability insurance and 401K retirement plan. Knowledge of rehab/exercise and PT modalities a plus. Those licensed as a Registered Chiropractic Assistant preferred. Compensation: $12-15/hour, based on experience. Contact pabosh@wmhealthwellness.com or call (410) 256-8511.

Chiropractic Coverage in MD for Over 10 Years - Supervisor/PT/ICD-10 ready. All technique proficiency. Booking now for Fall/Winter dates. Ask about MCA discounts: Text or call: 240-731-0264 or e-mail at: drjoe.dc@comcast.net.

Office Coverage - Supervising Chiropractor with PT privileges available for office coverage with half day and full day options. Great with patients. Diversified, activator, drop table, works with lots of pregnant women and children. Currently scheduling for Fall. DrJillMoore@gmail.com.

Office Coverage - OFFICE COVERAGE and ASSOCIATE PLACEMENT STATE WIDE SINCE 1986. Full and half day rates. Emergency, maternity, short, and long term coverage. Large selection of licensed and insured chiropractors. We can help with your coverage and associate needs. Free 90 minute orientation with our cover doctor. Backups just in case. Call for a FREE quote, 1-800-501-6111, mmachiropractors.com.

Office Coverage - Chiropractor Supervisory & PT - Reasonable Rates-Half/Full. Short notice OK. Experienced 10+ yrs. Licensed in MD & FL. PI/Wellness Care. Friendly, Caring, Experienced in multiple techniques. Responsible, Reliable and Motivated to provide your patients with the very best care in your absence. Call Dr. Natalie Brigando-Alcicek DC (321) 614-4465, drnataliealcicek@gmail.com.

OFFICE COVERAGE - REST ASSURED that your patients will be well cared for while you are away. Supervising Chiropractor/PT Privileges with 23 years experience. Reliable, Professional & Personable. Currently scheduling for Fall & Winter. Cheryl Kalb, D.C. 410-790-7744, drcek@comcast.net.

Coverage Doctor - Odenton practice needs a coverage doctor while doctor is out on maternity leave. Coverage is for 6 to 8 weeks starting the first of September. There is a good possibility that this can become a full time associate position in another office. Send resume and cover letter to adam@cbayadvisory.com.

Chiropractic Office Coverage - Experienced, skilled doctor with PT privileges available for office coverage. Excellent personality and respectful to both staff and patients alike. Hablo espanol. Chris Brandolini, DC at 301-775-6724 or backline1@verizon.net.

Associate and office coverage available - Relocating from South Florida to Maryland, looking for an available associate position. Taking the Maryland laws and rules exam on August 13, 2015. Seven years of experience, excellent with multiple adjusting techniques. No PT but taking the exam in March of 2016. Hardworking and dependable, I am ready to start right away. Contact me by phone at 864-279-7668 or e-mail me at ddaustin1981@gmail.com. Dominic Austin D.C.

Office Share Available Bel Air, MD - Chiropractic office in Bel Air, MD is looking to share space and equipment with another chiropractor. Possible independent contractor position or general office share. Contact Jill Moore DrJillMoore@gmail.com for more information. Space available immediately.

Looking for Space to Lease - Looking for space to lease/independent contractor position in the Northwest Baltimore/County area. Kathryn M. Bennett, D.C., kmb1712@gmail.com, 614-315-7778.

Practice for Sale - Waldorf, MD. well established for 32 years. Fully furnished and equipped 1550 sq ft office. Located in a medical complex with plenty of parking. Great turn key opportunity for a satellite office or graduate doctor. Low buy in. Rental or purchase of the office space is very negotiable. E-mail at tmkline10@gmail.com.

Mature Practice For Sale - Chiropractic practice and building for sale in the Mt. Vernon area of Baltimore city. Turn Key if desired, but will sell separately. Too much equipment to list! Dr. is retiring! Serious buyers only! Call 410-562-2445 anytime!

X-RAY UNIT AND PROCESSOR FOR SALE - X-RAY UNIT AND PROCESSOR FOR SALE $2,000 GE Single Phase Chiropractic x-ray system complete with: control, transformer, tube stand, tube collimator, and wall stand. Includes Konica 101 film processor and ALL accessories for taking and developing x-rays. (Lead apron, calipers, processor stand, view boxes) 410-327-3003. Gemmachiro@verizon.net.

Zenith Cox Flexion/Distraction table For Sale! - Very good condition. Ready for adoption. Needs a new home now. Also: Mettler Electronics EMS machine and Ultrasound unit. Also, several standard adjusting tables Contact: DoctorAuer@yahoo.com.

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MCA Mentor ProgramNew Members and Licensees,

Welcome to Maryland! This is a great state to practice in and the Maryland Chiropractic Association would like to lend you a hand in getting you started. Below is a list of doctors with many years of experience who have volunteered to help with questions you may have along the way. Pick a name and make the call, MCA members help each other all the time. This is your chance to find out more about the MCA community. If you have questions about the Mentor Program or MCA in general, feel free to give me a call.

Dr. Jim LeVan(301) 585-5350

Name Phone # LocationPaul Abosh, DC (410) 256-8511 Perry Hall, MDBill Boro, DC (410) 266-5054 Annapolis, MDTom Chaney, DC (410) 216-9180 Annapolis, MDNeil Cohen, DC (410) 656-8400 Essex, MDAlan Cornfield, DC (301) 585-2225 Silver Spring, MDDennis Cuzzo, DC (732) 547-2335 Pocomoke City, MDCharles Descalzi, DC (301) 942-2200 Silver Spring, MDJohn DeMaio, DC (410) 721-2222 Gambrills, MD Jeff Deschamps, DC (301) 663-8707 Frederick, MDPaul Ettlinger, DC (410) 356-9939 Owings Mills, MDAdam Fidel, DC (410) 484-5642 Pikesville, MDIlene Fidel, DC (410) 358-0060 Park Heights, MDJoe Fiori , DC (410) 766-2322 Pasadena, MDMarc Gamerman, DC (301) 797-3737 Hagerstown, MDNicole Ganz, DC (301) 929-8301 Kensington, MDJoel Goldwasser, DC (410) 882-0720 Baltimore, MDMark Goren, DC (301) 949-0440 Kensington, MDJay Greenstein, DC (301) 518-1006 Washington, DCPaul Henry, DC (410) 285-2600 Baltimore, MDDon Hirsh, DC (301) 490-2600 Laurel, MDRay Infanti, DC (410) 573-5733 Annapolis, MDDiane Kelly, DC (410) 757-8989 Arnold/Annapolis, MDAudie Klingler, DC (301) 777-0110 Cumberland, MDJames S. LeVan, DC (301) 585-5350 Silver Spring, MDMarcia Levi, DC (301) 362-5868 Laurel, MDMary Ann Ley, DC (410) 628-9355 Timonium, MDThomas K. Lo, DC (410) 721-3338 Crofton, MDKaren McDermott, DC (410) 257-7106 Prince Frederick, MDJack Murray Jr., DC (301) 722-4400 Cumberland, MDMichael Nelson, DC (410) 828-0900 Towson, MDRobert Poane, DC (410) 420-7676 Bel Air, MD Mark Roberts, DC (410) 931-2096 Baltimore, MDPhilip Romano, DC (301) 924-6444 Olney, MDJohn Sampson, DC (410) 213-0900 Ocean City, MDRick Schmitt, DC (301) 717-7187 Annapolis, MDRonda Sharman, DC (301) 870-4277 Waldorf, MDAl Sherry, DC (410) 598-5721 Baltimore, MDAlan Sokoloff, DC (410) 766-4878 Glen Burnie, MDNorman Spector, DC (410) 249-3454 Baltimore, MDRonel Williams, DC (301) 334-3180 Mt. Lake Park, MDSean Williams, DC (410) 213-1233 Ocean City, MDDan Wise, DC (410) 592-7300 Phoenix, MDMahmoud Zia Shakeri, DC (410) 213-1233 Ocean City, MD