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2010 ACS NEWSLETTERS

August, 2010: ACS publishes August 2010 eNewsletter with news about upcoming ACS lawsuit against Arizona Department of Insurance. Also, learn how defend your practice from unfair refund demands from insurance companies. These stories and much more breaking news can be found by clicking here.

July, 2010: ACS releases all new information-packed July 2010 eNewsletter. Major stories include full discussion of unfavorable AG opinion and ACS' plans to file a lawsuit. Also read about how ACS legislation and litigation forced BCBS to open its participating and PPO networks to DCs. Learn about how to combat post-payment audit reviews and refund demands. Click here to read the July 2010 eNewsletter in PDF format.

June, 2010: ACS releases June 2010 eNewsletter. Attorney General's office has broken every promise given regarding release of copay/deductible legal opinion. ACS tackles post payment audit reviews and refund demands by health insurers. Governor signs ACS bill to stop Board from posting non-disciplinary orders. Read these reports and much more by clicking here.

May, 2010: ACS releases May 2010 ACS newsletter with news about upcoming AG's opinions regarding legality of copays for chiropractic care, new law for removing non-disciplinary orders from the internet (Breaking News -- Signed by Governor 5-11-10), basic information about medical liens, and much more. Click here to read entire newsletter in PDF.

April, 2010: All new April 2010 newsletter in full color PDF format with breaking news about insurance equality on the state and federal levels, non-disciplinary orders posted on the internet, how to file liens electronically from your office, and much more. Click here to read the newsletter.

March, 2010: All new March 2010 newsletter discusses status of AG opinion regarding legality of current discriminatory copays and deductibles for chiropractic care, announces that ACS is joining class action lawsuit against BCBS plans, includes an editorial by Dr. Immerman explaining why full AHCCCS inclusion and not a pilot plan for 500 patients is the only way to go, and much more. Click here to read the PDF version in full color.

February, 2010: ACS publishes February 2010 eNewsletter. Study proves increased copays causes decreased use of medically necessary services. Also, doctors finding success with Small Claims Court lawsuits when insurers refuse to pay; ACS has full instructions. Dr. Aaron Wiegand challenges AAC's refusal to endorse ICA Best Practices. And much more that you won't find anywhere else. Read it all by clicking here.

January, 2010: Is the AZ Attorney General stonewalling on the copay opinion? ACS moves closer to filing a lawsuit. BCBS to hire TPA to manage out of network claims, could not do so if new law had not passed in 2004 over opposition of ACS and AAC but with help of Activator Methods/Arlan Fuhr, DC and AAC lobbyist Barry Aarons. Local doctor Charles McDonald, DC joins staff of cancer hospital. Read these stories and much more in your January ACS newsletter in PDF format by clicking here.

2009 ACS NEWSLETTERS

December, 2009: AZ Attorney General opinion expected imminently regarding whether discriminatory copays and deductibles for chiropractic care are illegal. AZ Chiropractic Board refuses again to open complaints against Drs. Haydon, Baker and Seitz for alleged illegal disposal of patient records even though complainant now identified. Read these and more breaking news in all new ACS December 2009 newsletter by clicking here.

November, 2009: AZ Chiropractic Board outrageously suspends license of DC over minor violation of CE law; ACS losing patience with AG over ruling about insurance equality law; chiropractic x-rays are a priviledge, not a right. Read these reports and much more by clicking here.

October, 2009: American Medical-Disease-Industrial Complex about to collapse; BCBS takes aim at chiropractic utilization; Chiropractic Board subpoenas entire patient files even with minor fee complaints; read about these and more in all new October ACS eNewsletter by clicking here.

September, 2009: All new updates regarding efforts to gain insurance equality, fairness from Arizona Chiropractic Board, and a seat at the table for the chiropractic profession in Arizona from the oldest association in the state. Read entire PDF color newsletter by clicking here.

August, 2009: ACS learns AG Terry Goddard soon to release opinion regarding legality of discriminatory health insurance copays and deductibles for chiropractic care. Also, Dr. Jim Badge appointed to unprecedented fourth 5 year term on Arizona Chiropractic Board, will replace Dr. Steven Baker. Read these stories and much more by clicking here for the August 2009 ACS Newsletter.

July, 2009: ACS kills Chiropractic Board unlimited fee increase legislation plus much more breaking news. Click here to read full color PDF eNewsletter.

June, 2009: Fight against Mandate Lite legislation continues. ACS endorses ICA Best Practices. Read entire full color PDF eNewsletter by clicking here.

May, 2009: Arizona Auditor General begins Special Formal Performance Audit of Arizona Chiropractic Board. Also, ACS pursues insurance equality relentlessly. Read these and other breaking news stories in this issue of ACS monthly news.

April, 2009: Chiropractic Board pushes for legislation to gain unlimited authority to raise fees, ACS tries to block while AAC capitulates. ACS sends key letters to AG and Legislature.

March, 2009: Countdown to insurance equality continues as ACS presses AG and Governor for action. Chiropractic Board tries to pass legislation to gain unlimited authority to raise fees, ACS will block.

February, 2009: ACS in hot pursuit of lower copayments and deductibles at the Governor's office the the AG's office. Huge changes in store for Arizona Chiropractic Board.

January, 2009 Breaking News: Baker leaving Board, out-of-network reimbursements increasing 10%-28%.

January, 2009: ACS continues efforts to lower copayments and deductibles and to reform the Arizona Chiropractic Board.