American Chiropractic Association to Host National Forum To Discuss Chiropractic Best Practices, Anti-Fraud Initiatives.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is inviting insurance decision makers from across the country to a national meeting where participants will discuss the progress toward chiropractic best practices, including a timetable for completion and the difference between guidelines and best practices. Known as the Claim Solutions Work Group, the meeting is planned for Nov. 11, 2004, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in New Orleans, La.

This year's Claim Solutions Work Group will also focus on ACA's anti-fraud efforts, and presenters will introduce the organization's new clinical documentation manual and illustrate the correct use of these codes by doctors of chiropractic.

"This is a meeting not to miss," ACA President and meeting presenter Donald Krippendorf, DC said. "No where else will you find such a frank discussion about pertinent insurance issues and how they relate to doctors of chiropractic. Participants in ACA's Claim Solutions Work Group can expect networking with others who are experiencing the same challenges, but who are finding answers."

Attendance is highly recommended for insurance claim executives, medical directors, medical review policymakers, claim managers, workers compensation administrators and reimbursement/benefit plan administrators.

Meeting reservations are appreciated before Oct. 13, 2004. For more information, contact the American Chiropractic Association's Office of Professional Development by phone at 703-276-8800, ext. 231, or [e-mail]. Meeting details are also available at ACA's website: http://www.acatoday.com/insurance/relations/meeting_Nov2004.shtml.