Chiropractic Register

Generally Speaking

By Dr. Tyce Hergert

As your new TCA President, I am looking for a team of hundreds and perhaps thousands. That’s what it will take to advance the chiropractic profession in our state. I just returned from TCA’s Chiro Texpo ’16 conference in Arlington and I was thrilled to see the passion and excitement of the more than 200 DCs in attendance. As the legendary Dr. Fab Mancini stated in his opening keynote session, "Chiropractic ... It’s Our Time" and he couldn’t be more right. Today, I am recruiting you to join Team TCA to make our profession – and your practice – stronger. The catalyst for change is a powerful state association that can advocate on your behalf, transform the landscape of chiropractic and give you the tools and resources to be successful.

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Texas Chiropractic Association Installs New Executive Officers

The Texas Chiropractic Association installed its new executive team for 2016-17 at its Chiro Texpo ’16 conference held on June 10-12 at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington. The three doctors of chiropractic — Drs. Tyce Hergert, Max Vige and Devin Pettiet — were elected unanimously to their respective offices by TCA members, will serve one-year terms that will conclude next June.

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Seven Emergency Surgeries Tied to Most Deaths and Complications

Seven types of emergency general surgeries account for 80% of all emergency general surgeries, 80.3% of deaths, 78.9% of complications, and 80.2% of inpatient costs according to a retrospective review of 421,476 procedures performed in the United States. These surgeries are partial colectomy, small bowel resection, cholecystectomy, operative management of peptic ulcer disease, lysis of peritoneal adhesions, appendectomy, and laparotomy.

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How to Avoid Misdiagnosis

A clinician’s attitude toward an individual patient may be a factor in many diagnostic errors. It’s important to be wary of the possibility of a diagnostic error.This means thinking about your thinking and thinking about your feelings and how that affects the outcome. When the objective is to fix something that’s going wrong, it’s really useful to know how it actually works.

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FDA Panel: Physician Opioid Training Should Be Mandatory

Physician training on the risks of prescription opioids should be mandatory, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel concludes. Most panel members recommended that the training be mandatory and some suggested that it also focus on pain management.

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Chiro Texpo '16

Chiro Texpo '16, a Quick Recap

The 100th anniversary of the Texas Chiropractic Association was recently held in Arlington, and a large number participated and enjoyed a variety of speakers, continuing education, success and business management classes, and committee work on behalf of the chiropractic profession. Here are but a few photos from Chiro Texpo '16.

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THANK YOU! Chiro Texpo '16 Sponsors and Exhibitors

Chiro Texpo '16 was an enlightening and enjoyable time thanks to everyone who participated. Sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and participants enjoyed Chiro Texpo '16. Our sponsors and exhibitors are a vital part of Chiro Texpo events. We extend our thanks and appreciation to those who made Chiro Texpo '16 possible.

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TCA Recognizes Awards Winners at Annual Gala

The Texas Chiropractic Association honored some of the state’s top doctors of chiropractic at its annual awards gala and celebration at TCA’s Chiro Texpo ’16 conference held June 10-12 at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington. It was truly a gala event!

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TEXAS

Parker University Announces New President

The Board of Trustees of Parker University has announced the appointment of their new president, William E. Morgan, DC. Dr. Morgan was chosen to establish the first chiropractic clinic at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Last year Walter Reed recognized Dr. Morgan with its highest honor for clinical excellence, the Master Clinician's Award.

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DC Elected to State Board of Education

State Board of Education hopeful Keven Ellis, DC, won the District 9 Republican primary runoff that all but ensures his ultimate election to the 15-member state board of education.

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June Doctor of the Month: Don White, DC

Don White, DC, a second-generation chiropractor, has been named District 4’s Doctor of the Month.

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No Vote for You

Excerpt: AMA opposes any regulation that would mandate voting privileges for non-physician members of medical staffs.

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Comments for Informal DD Changes Requested by DWC

The staff at the Division of Workers' Compensation invites your input on the following informal working draft rules. Informal comments are due by June 29, 2016.

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National

CMS Reveals Successor for Meaningful Use Program

As part of the proposed rule on the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA), the meaningful use electronic health records (EHR) incentive program will be folded into the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), effective Jan. 1, 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced. The successor to meaningful use, known as Advancing Care Information, will include fewer measures than the current program, will provide more flexibility in meeting those criteria, and will stress the use of information technology to improve patient care.

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ACA Lauds Opioid Legislation: Recommends Increased Access to Non-Drug Therapies

The House of Representatives passed 18 bills related to opioids earlier this month, and the Senate approved a comprehensive bill in March. Several of these could lead to enhanced roles for the nation’s doctors of chiropractic. The American Chiropractic Association applauds the recent passage as a major first step and encourages expanding access to conservative treatments for pain.

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New Food Nutrition Labels, Coming Soon

For the first time in two decades the nutrition facts panel on the back of food packages is getting a new look. Key changes include "added sugar," increased serving sizes, increased daily values, and addition of some new vitamins and minerals not previously included.

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Chiropractic News

News from the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards

The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards hosted its 90th Annual Educational Congress in Phoenix, Arizona. The FCLB promoted their CERTIFIED CHIROPRACTIC CLINICAL ASSISTANTS program, a multi-part program for certifying and regulating chiropractic clinical assistants, to the state regulatory boards. The FCLB is also developing a Passport program that will offer selective authentication of licensure status for temporary mobility for DCs interested in traveling to treat. Continuing on the FCLB Board of Directors is Dr. Cynthia Tays (TX), District IV FCLB Director.

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NY Medical Community Encourages FMCSA to De-certify DCs DOT Physicals

Recently the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a Notice of Emergency Removal to formally remove all New York DC CMEs from the National Registry of certified medical examiners. Now that organized medicine has discovered a state-by-state approach to eliminate DCs from performing CDL physicals, and have the support of the FMCSA, look for more medical challenges to destroy your livelihood.

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Proper Care of Your Hydrocollator

The Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE) receives numerous complaints about dirty or unsanitary hydrocollators resulting in the violation of Grossly Unprofessional Conduct (Board Rule 78.1(a)(1)) for maintaining unsanitary or unsafe equipment. A violation can lead to fines of up to $1,000 per day and even revocation (3rd offense). Frequently, the complaints detail rust on the packs, dirty water containers, and calcium buildup have been noted.

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