WSCA Annual ConferenceOct. 9 - 11, 2015

12.5+ CEsHilton Seattle Airport &

Conference Center Seattle, WA

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Friday, Oct. 96 - 8pm

Welcome ReceptionStart off the weekend at our Welcome Reception—an opportunity to relax and connect with friends and colleagues.

Saturday, Oct. 1012 - 1pmWSCA Luncheon

6 - 7pm

Evening Reception Exhibit HallUnwind and enjoy the company of friends before dinner festivities kick-off for the evening.

7 - 8:30pm

Annual Awards Banquet & Silent AuctionJoin us for a delicious dinner and celebrate WSCA’s brightest stars as we honor the year’s outstanding individuals during our Annual Awards Banquet. Plus, shop the Silent Auction and take home some great finds while supporting the profession.

Pediatrics for the Doctor of ChiropracticPart 1: Full Spine Adjusting Techniques for the Young Pediatric PatientElise Hewitt, DC, CST, DICCP, FICCProvided by NCMICFriday • 4 - 6pmThis class will teach doctors of chiropractic all the basics needed to feel comfortable adjusting young children from infants to pre-schoolers. This session will begin with background information regarding when and why children may need to be adjusted, what’s unique about the pediatric spine, and how to modify technique for the pediatric patient. Using video clips of actual treatment sessions, Dr. Hewitt will discuss techniques for adjusting the full spine, region-by-region, providing technique modifications for different age groups. 2 CEs

Pediatrics for the Doctor of ChiropracticPart 2: Chiropractic Management of Children with Otitis MediaElise Hewitt, DC, CST, DICCP, FICCProvided by NCMICSaturday • 10:30am - 12pmIn this presentation, Dr. Hewitt will discuss otitis media, beginning with the types of otitis media seen in clinical practice and including how to differentially diagnose each. Current medical management of otitis media will be discussed, as will the clinical rational for chiropractic management and the latest research in this area. Finally, patient management will be covered, including manual therapy techniques, nutritional supplementation and lifestyle advice to help children with otitis media return to health. 1.5 CEs

An internationally recognized speaker, author and leader in the specialized field of chiropractic pediatrics, Dr. Elise Hewitt’s unique combination of clinical knowledge, dynamic speaking style and leadership experience give her lectures a distinctive flair. As she entertains and educates her audiences, blending research with clinical pearls, Dr. Hewitt guides the doctor to become more comfortable to both relate and interact with the youngest members of our society.

Dr. Hewitt is board certified in chiropractic pediatrics and certified in craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute. An alumnus of the University of Colorado, she has been in private practice

since graduating Summa Cum Laude from WSCC in 1988. She has been published in scientific literature and is a co-author of the “Chiropractic” chapter in Integrative Pediatric Medicine, part of Andrew Weil’s integrative medicine textbook series. She is president of the American Chiropractic Association’s Pediatrics Council and, in recognition of her achievements within the chiropractic profession, has been elected a Fellow in the International College of Chiropractors.

How to Identify and Handle Medical Emergencies in Your PracticeLori Holt, RN-BCProvided by NCMICFriday • 4 - 6pmAfter attending Lori Holt’s program, doctors will be armed with the information they need to handle medical emergencies in the office. Lori engages the audience with the real-life practical issues that confront doctors of chiropractic. This presentation will cover the doctor’s response to cardiac, diabetic and seizure disorder patient emergencies in the office. Emphasis will be placed on identification of symptoms, emergency response, and documentation. Topics such as staff training, utilization of family members, and overall doctor responsibility will be discussed. 2 CEs

Before joining NCMIC in 2012, Lori worked as a nurse for 30 years. Her extensive nursing background in cardiology has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Among other things, she has significant experience making rounds in the hospital with cardiologists and performed cardiac triage in the emergency room and in house prior to the physician’s exam.

In addition, Lori has worked as an emergency room nurse manager, and she and her husband previously owned a business where they taught employees at industrial companies basic life support and emergency care techniques. This combined background enables Lori to share

hands-on tips and guidance to DCs as they face the ever-changing world of healthcare.

Continuing EduCation

ICD-10 Essentials: What You Must Know NowKathy Mills Chang, MCS-P, CCPCSponsored by ChiroTouchFriday • 4 - 6pmThe chiropractic profession is going through the biggest “adjustment” to our diagnostic process in over 30 years. ICD-10 will highly impact and transform your practice. It is, quite simply, a monumental shift in the language used to describe the conditions you treat on a daily basis, and by now, you should be almost ready for implementation.

This session will first cover your implementation timeline, the necessary mechanics and naming conventions we’ll face in chiropractic documentation, and how to practice with and work with the newly released codes. Learn how your documentation will drive your medical necessity like never before and make sure you’re absolutely ready for October 1 and beyond. Here are just a few topics the presentation will cover:

• Understand what ICD-10 is all about, how it affects you and your team, and how it differs from ICD-9.

• Learn how to create a focused and organized strategic ICD-10 plan.

• Understand the difference between clinically appropriate care vs. medically necessary care in ICD-10.

• Properly use ICD-10’s new codes and its documentation requirements to explain the specifics of your patient’s mechanism of injury, external causes and other clarifying factors for bulletproof records. 2 CEs

Since 1983, Kathy Mills Chang has been providing chiropractors with hands-on training, advice and tools to improve the financial performance of their practices. Kathy is a Certified Medical Compliance Specialist (MCS-P) and is one of fewer than 100 certified in the chiropractic profession. Now celebrating her 31st year in

chiropractic, Kathy is not only a well-known and sought-after speaker, but has served in national and state level chiropractic organizations and serves on diverse boards and advisory councils related to the profession.

In 2007, Kathy Mills Chang, Inc. was created to help chiropractors make and keep more money. As chiropractic reimbursement and compliance specialists, their training arm, KMC University, effectively analyzes and enhances the financial performance of chiropractic practices. Specializing in coding, documentation, insurance, patient financial procedures, Medicare and compliance, Kathy leads a team of 17 to deliver these solutions to the profession, both personally and virtually . . . making the implementation quick and cost-effective.

CA ProgramKathy Mills Chang, MCS-P, CCPCSponsored by ChiroTouchDepending upon your chiropractic team, you may be the first person patients meet when they come in the door, the last person they see before they leave, and the one behind the scenes handling patient records, billing and collections, compliance issues, and much more. How to wear all those hats sanely and gracefully? These trainings are for you.

Compliance and YouSaturday • 10:30am - 12pmIt’s no secret that records requests from Medicare and private insurers are on the rise, and chiropractic is under the microscope like never before. Learn all you can about compliance rules and regulations to help keep the claims submissions and follow-up process running smoothly for the practice.

Medicare and Beyond!Saturday • 1:30 - 3:30pmEven the most seasoned doctors and team members have questions about and are confused by Medicare. Not only do Medicare rules change as often as the seasons, but carriers, consultants, and others in the profession each give a slightly different picture of “reality.” We’ll cover the basics of how Medicare works, benefiting the newest team members and doctors, and we’ll also cover four important areas of focus great for anyone interested in managing the Medicare monster. In this session, you’ll learn: • Exactly, in detail, how to administer Medicare in your office, including

enrollment, participation, and patient eligibility.• Medicare maintenance from documentation to charges. • How to provide notice to Medicare patients for those services not

covered by Medicare. • The differences when billing and collecting for Medicare patients as

opposed to cash or privately insured patients. • Just why DCs may not opt out of Medicare. • The four reasons why participation in a Discount Medical Plan

Organization (DMPO) makes perfect sense for Medicare patients. • How the Medicare ABN factors into your Medicare financial policies.

Whether you’re new to chiropractic or a seasoned CA, don’t be lulled into thinking that you have it mastered. A recent report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on chiropractic Medicare billing indicated that 7 out of 10 offices had billing errors on their claims. Are you one of them? Join us for this critical Medicare training.

Understanding Billing and CollectionsSaturday • 4 - 6pmTighten up billing and collections to and from both patients and third-party payers so that every step in the process is orderly, accountable, and implementable. Learn to collect every penny possible with a system that takes you from charge entry to zero balance and makes insurance verification, insurance follow-up, and accounts receivable reconciliation easy to implement.

Continuing EduCation

Chiropractic: An Idea Whose Time Has ComeFabrizio (Fab) Mancini, DCSponsored by ChiroTouchKeynote • Saturday • 8 - 10am(Book signing following Keynote • 10 - 10:30am)Are you feeling frustrated in running your chiropractic business? Are you losing your passion for what you do? Are you having difficulty communicating the value of chiropractic? Are you struggling in how you fit in the healthcare system? In this inspiring session by Dr. Fab Mancini, experience stories of how chiropractic has impacted the lives of millions. Dr. Fab will share insights on how the public is seeking and demanding a more holistic approach which gets results. You will reconnect with your passion for chiropractic and helping people. Come and learn how to develop a vision that is greater than your needs and be a part of the advancement of chiropractic. Our communities need chiropractic more than ever. What you will learn in this class:

1. A reminder why you chose chiropractic2. How to communicate more effectively3. An appreciation of the impact we have in our patients’ lives4. What the public is looking for5. How to position yourself as a leader in healthcare 2 CEs

Self-healing expert Dr. Fabrizio Mancini is an internationally acclaimed wellness leader, bilingual speaker and author. Dr. Fab teaches people how to boost the body’s natural power to heal from the inside-out through healthy diet, exercise and physical, emotional and spiritual self-care. His best-selling book, The Power of Self-Healing, was released in paperback in 2013. He has been featured on Dr. Phil, The Doctors, FOX News, CNN Español, Univision and other top media. He is president emeritus of Parker University in Dallas, Texas, and a graduate of the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education.

Drive Your Own LineDavid Marcarian, MASponsored by MyoVisionSaturday • 10:30am - 12pmOver the past several years, insurance changes and the economy have significantly impacted the chiropractic profession. Marcarian has been listening to his 7,000 clients complaining about the impact on their lives and practices, yet most appear stuck in a holding pattern, hoping and waiting for the 80’s to return. The 80’s are over, along with shoulder pads and perms. Marcarian introduces a new approach; something developed while honing his skills as a high performance race car driver. In “Drive Your Own Line,” Marcarian shares secrets he learned on the race track and how these, along with other paradigm shifters, will provide a fresh new approach to flourishing personally and professionally in this challenging healthcare environment. 1.5 CEs

David Marcarian was born to immigrant parents who arrived by boat in New York Harbor the year he was born. They went through Ellis Island, but as tourists. At the age of 5, he could take his bike completely apart and put it back together. In high school, he was known as an enigma, playing first chair violin in the orchestra, electric bass in a loud rock band, and first string defensive end on the football team. Being rebellious by nature made him very comfortable among chiropractors. After completing an undergraduate degree in Physics, he attended the NASA-University Program, obtaining a Master’s in Psychophysiology. At 27, he was awarded a prestigious $450K grant from the NIH to design the MyoVision. In 1990, William McIlvaine, a

World War II Veteran and one of the DCs jailed for practicing medicine without a license, challenged Marcarian to apply his technology to chiropractic patients. The results established objectively the power of the adjustment, establishing the importance of technology in chiropractic.

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Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P, CCPCFabrizio (Fab) Mancini, DC

Ron Oberstein, DC

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Bart Green, DC, MS Ed., DACBSPElise Hewitt, DC, CST, DICCP, FICC

Lori Holt, RN-BCThomas Hyde, DC, DACBSP

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David Marcarian, MA

Sponsored by

Terry Yochum, DC

Preparing to Practice in Integrated Healthcare SystemsBart Green, DC, MS Ed., DACBSPProvided by NCMICTrack I: Saturday • 10:30am - 12pmTrack II: Saturday • 1:30 - 3:30pmTrack III: Saturday • 4 - 6pmIn this workshop, participants will learn about integrated healthcare settings. Using active learning strategies such as reflective surveys, group exercises, and games, participants will learn how chiropractic providers can thrive in integrated health settings, from large hospitals to small clinics. The workshop will focus on evidence-based methods for improving patient care and considerations pertinent to serving unique patient populations in the integrated setting. By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:

1. Describe various models of integrated healthcare settings2. Compare and contrast integrated healthcare with

integrative medicine3. Measure their readiness to engage in integrated healthcare4. Describe and discuss the “Triple Aim” and its relevance to

integrated healthcare5. Prepare to apply for positions in integrated healthcare settings Track I: 1.5 CEs Track II: 2 CEs Track III: 2 CEs

Dr. Bart Green has over 20 years experience in both private and hospital settings. Whether illuminating the advantages and obstacles of an “integrative practice,” discussing research evaluation and publication, or making history meaningful, Dr. Green combines humor with a wealth of practical knowledge.

He is a full-time chiropractor proudly serving our country’s uniformed men and women as a contracted chiropractic physician at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He works in an integrated healthcare system with medical doctors, osteopaths, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists and others. Every day, he has the opportunity to use his training as a sports chiropractor who is part of a comprehensive healthcare team to work with and rehabilitate service members—including complex combat casualty victims—and return them to healthy lifestyles.

An advocate and teacher of the history of chiropractic for his entire career, he has served in multiple offices for the Association for the History of Chiropractic and taught chiropractic history at chiropractic institutions. Dr. Green is the editor-in-chief for the Journal of Chiropractic Education and is the associate editor for National University of Health Sciences’ three journals: the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, and the Journal of Chiropractic Humanities.

Knowing That You Know That You KnowRon Oberstein, DCSponsored by ChiroTouchSaturday • 1:30 - 3:30pmDr. Ron Oberstein’s presentation is designed to get each doctor and CA rooted in the philosophy and principles of chiropractic, which will lead to enhanced patient communication between the office and the practice members. This will set a firm foundation for what your office stands for. When your office eats, breathes and lives the chiropractic philosophy, the natural process of osmosis will transfer to new patients. Everything Dr. Oberstein presents can be used in your practice first thing Monday morning! 2 CEs

Taking Chiropractic to the WorldRon Oberstein, DCSponsored by ChiroTouchSaturday • 4 - 6pmDuring this presentation, Dr. Ron Oberstein will show you different ways to reach your community and beyond by building alliances and partnerships inside and outside your community. You will leave this talk with a greater vision for chiropractic, and tangible tools to become a ROCKSTAR in your community! 2 CEs

Dr. Ron Oberstein, or Dr. Ron, as he is known, graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1981. Since then, he has had private practices in both Boston and San Diego, providing care for elite athletes, celebrities, and heads of state. With an emphasis on Family Care, Dr. Ron sees patients of all ages, helping them achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

He lectures to chiropractors and at venues worldwide on the scientific validation of chiropractic, and the safety and effectiveness of the chiropractic adjustment. He currently coaches doctors to become the best that they can be, and to develop practices that place the care of their patients first. Dr. Ron and his wife of 26 years, Dr. Mary Oberstein, also started “Hands for Life,” an organization serving less fortunate children and adults in Tijuana, Mexico with chiropractic care. He is also Vice President of the International Chiropractors Association.

When asked what his greatest accomplishments are, Dr. Ron immediately said, “My three daughters.” With all three either completing or currently studying to be doctors of chiropractic, Dr. Ron and Dr. Mary have truly developed “A Family of Wellness!”

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Manual and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM)Thomas Hyde, DC, DACBSPProvided by NCMICTrack I: Saturday • 1:30 - 3:30pmTrack II: Saturday • 4 - 6pmFAKTR allows the clinician to utilize manual and IASTM methods. In this class, you will learn how to utilize IASTM in the treatment of soft tissue/fascial disorders. There will be a brief presentation of related literature from a variety of articles as well as the International Fascial Congress. Track I: 2 CEs Track II: 2 CEs

Dr. Thomas Hyde’s vast experience with sports chiropractic has understandably made him an expert on this topic. His personable style will provide a relaxed atmosphere for open discussions, including what can go wrong with the knee and how to treat it. Doctors will leave the program with a complete understanding and appreciation of the pathophysiology of the athlete.

Dr. Hyde obtained his biology degree from Florida State University and graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic. He became the chiropractor for several high schools and universities, including being the chiropractic consultant for the Miami Dolphins from 1990 through 1997. He also attended a sports medicine internship at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs in 1986 and served as the U.S. chiropractor to the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis. He completed the second edition of Conservative Management of Sports Injuries, published by Jones and Bartlett in 1997 with his co-editor and co-contributor Marianne Gengenbach, DC. In 2009, he was selected as “Person of the Year” by Dynamic Chiropractic.

The Chiropractic National Anthem: Do We Have One? Would You Even Recognize It?Terry Yochum, DC, DACBR, Fellow, ACCR, FICCSponsored by Foot Levelers Keynote • Sunday • 8 - 10amDon’t miss this motivational presentation on the chiropractic triangle of philosophy, science and art. This will be a concise and open discussion about the importance and position of philosophy, science and art in the practice of chiropractic in the 21st Century. Dr. Yochum will provide recommendations to attempt to create a greater spirit of unified action within the chiropractic profession for the overall benefit of the entire profession. 2 CEs

Dr. Terry Yochum is a second-generation chiropractor and a cum laude graduate of the National College of Chiropractic, where he completed his radiology specialty. He is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology and served as its Vice-President and President for seven years.

Dr. Yochum is currently Director of the Rocky Mountain Chiropractic Radiological Center in Denver, Colorado, and an Adjunct Professor of

Radiology at Southern California University of Health Sciences (formerly LACC). He was bestowed the honor of “Fellow” by the American Chiropractic College of Radiology (ACCR) in 1996, becoming the youngest recipient ever to receive this award. He was appointed to the Department of Radiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine as a skeletal radiologist, where he has been on staff since 1991.

The first edition of his textbook, “Essentials of Skeletal Radiology” is a benchmark publication for the profession, selling over 100,000 copies since 1987. It is the required text in radiology at all 40 chiropractic colleges worldwide and is being used in over 100 medical schools around the world. The third edition of Dr. Yochum’s text was released in 2005 with a new chapter entitled “Masqueraders of Musculoskeletal Disease.”

ConfErEnCE SChEdulEfriday3:00 - 4:00 pm Registration Afternoon Concurrent Sessions:4:00 - 6:00 pmDr. Elise HewittFull Spine Adjusting Techniques for the Young Pediatric Patient

4:00 - 6:00 pm Lori HoltHow to Identify and Handle Medical Emergencies in Your Practice

4:00 - 6:00 pm Kathy Mills ChangICD-10 Essentials:What You Must Know Now

6:00 - 8:00 pm Welcome Reception

Saturday7:00 - 8:00 am Registration

7:00 - 8:00 amContinental Breakfast

7:00 - 10:30 amSponsored Espresso Bar

8:00 - 10:00 am Keynote with Dr. Fab ManciniChiropractic: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

10:00 - 10:30 amExhibitor Break

10:00 - 10:30 am Dr. Fab Mancini Book Signing

Morning Concurrent Sessions:10:30 am - 12:00 pmDavid MarcarianDrive Your Own Line

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Dr. Bart GreenTrack 1: Preparing to Practice in Integrated Healthcare Systems

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Dr. Elise HewittChiropractic Management of Children with Otitis Media

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kathy Mills ChangCA Program: Compliance and You 12:00 - 1:00 pm WSCA Sponsored Lunch

1:00 - 1:30 pm Exhibitor Break Afternoon Concurrent Sessions1:30 - 3:30 pm Dr. Ron ObersteinKnowing That You Know That You Know 1:30 - 3:30 pm Dr. Bart GreenTrack II: Preparing to Practice in Integrated Healthcare Systems 1:30 - 3:30 pm Dr. Tom HydeTrack I: Manual and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM) 1:30 - 3:30 pm Kathy Mills ChangCA Program: Medicare and Beyond! 3:30 - 4:00 pm Exhibitor Coffee Break

Late afternoon Concurrent Sessions:4:00 - 6:00 pm Dr. Ron ObersteinTaking Chiropractic to the World 4:00 - 6:00 pm Dr. Bart GreenTrack III: Preparing to Practice in Integrated Healthcare Systems 4:00 - 6:00 pm Dr. Tom HydeTrack II: Manual and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue (IASTM) 4:00 - 6:00 pm Kathy Mills ChangCA Program: Understanding Billing and Collections 6:00 - 7:00 pm Evening Reception

7:00 - 8:30 pm WSCA Annual Awards Banquet & Silent Auction

Sunday7:00 - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast

7:00 - 10:30 amSponsored Espresso Bar

8:00 - 10:00 am Keynote with Dr. Terry YochumThe Chiropractic National Anthem

10:00 - 10:30 pmExhibitor Hall and Cash Raffle

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WSCA Annual Conference

Oct. 9 - 11, 201512.5+ CEs

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

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WSCA Annual ConferenceOct. 9 - 11, 2015

12.5+ CEsHilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

Seattle, WA

&creatingStrengthening

ChiropraCtiC

Alliances