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2012 ACS Newsletters

January, 2012: ACS releases all new 8 page January 2012 eNewsletter with lead story about Governor's appointment of Chief BCBS lobbyist as her top health policy advisor. The Dec.13th Press Conference to expose ADOI malfeasance was a great success, read all about it. The newsletter debunks BCBS' false claims in a pro/con format. These stories and many more are available by clicking here to read the full color PDF newsletter.

February, 2012: ACS posts Feb. 2012 eNewsletter with lead story "Governr Brewer Stonewalls Chiropractic Profession" by refusing to help or even respond to emails, calls or requests for meetings. Also read about ACS work helping doctors with refund demands, PI problems, getting paid by ASH/BCBS and much more by clicking here to read the full 8 page PDF color newsletter.

2011 ACS Newsletters

December, 2011: ACS releases all new 8 page December 2011 eNewsletter with Open Letter to Governor Brewer asking that she fire ADOI Director Urias and appoint a new Director who will enforce the chiropractic insurance equality law. Also, ACS hires top public relations firm Rose+Moser+Allyn so that the entire state will know that ADOI is failing to do its job. Read these reports and much more by clicking here.

November, 2011: ACS releases all new 8 page November 2011 eNewsletter. ADOI Director Urias' six year term expires in January, 2012 and she will hopefully be replaced with a fair Director who will properly enforce the chiropractic insurance equality law. Also read letters from two ACS members about the help they received from ACS when they had crises in their offices. Click here to read the entire November 2011 eNewsletter.

October, 2011: ACS releases all new 8 page October 2011 eNewsletter. ADOI Director has taken an extreme position in the chiropractic lawsuit and so is likely to lose. ACS has hired the powerful Rose Law Group to protect the profession at the Legislature. Refund demands are spreading like an epidemic and ACS has the solutions. Read these stories and much more by clicking here.

September, 2011: ACS releases all new September 2011 eNewsletter with detailed story about appeal filed in ADOI lawsuit, problems in PI cases that ACS can solve, solutions to refund demands, how to increase patient retention, and much more. Read all stories by clicking here for the entire eight page PDF color newsletter.

August, 2011: ACS releases all new August 2011 eNewsletter with detailed story about judge's dismissal of ADOI lawsuit and plan to appeal. Also, ACS members are NOT paying back insurance refund demands. Learn why. Some PI attorneys are refusing to pay doctors' bills and ACS is helping with these problems as well. Read these and more by clicking here to read the full newsletter.

July, 2011: ACS releases ACS July 2011 eNewsletter with lead story about ADOI lawsuit going to oral argument 07/21/11 and final ruling soon thereafter. Read about why the Arizona chiropractic insurance equality law is the best in the nation. Also learn how ACS can help you get paid with PI cases and much more. Click here to read the newsletter.

June, 2011: ACS releases June 2011 eNewsletter with complete discussion of each of the eleven steps being taken by ACS to combat ASH. Also learn about the key common mistakes doctors are making today which are getting them in trouble with the Chiropractic Board. These and more stories and information are available by clicking here to read the full color 8 page PDF ACS June 2011 eNewsletter.

May, 2011: ACS releases May 2011 eNewsletter with thorough analysis of ADOI lawsuit, Governor's veto of SB 1593, and everything you should be doing now to resolve the problem that is ASH. Click here to read the newsletter.

April, 2011: ACS releases April 2011 eNewsletter with complete details about ADOI lawsuit including explanation of each count in the lawsuit. Also, it is imperative that doctors continue to file complaints with the AG and ADOI over insurance company misconduct. Learn how the Arizona Chiropractic Board may help if insurers deny needed care. Read these and many more reports by clicking here to open the April 2011 ACS eNewsletter.

March, 2011: ACS releases March 2011 eNewsletter revealing that ACS has added ASH issues to the ADOI copay/deductible lawsuit. The filing date is now 03/14/11. Read extensive details about ACS' stategies to solve the profession's dire problems. You can now join ACS or donate online using our online secure server to support the ACS lawsuit. If ASH is allowed to take over health insurance in Arizona, it will spell the virtual end of health insurance payments to chiropractors. If the ACS lawsuit is successful, full health insurance coverage will be restored. Fund the lawsuit and protect your future. Click here to read the newsletter.

February, 2011: ACS releases February 2011 ACS eNewsletter. "We Ask Again: Will You Accept the BCBS ASH Limit of 6.5 Visits Per Patient or Will You Fight?" Read about how to file complaints against ASH with the Attorney General (click here for AG complaint instructions) and with the Arizona Department of Insurance (click here for ADOI complaint instructions), updates about the ACS copay lawsuit, Chiropractic Board legislation and more. Click here to read the newsletter.

January, 2011: ACS releases January 2011 ACS eNewsletter with lead story "Will You Accept the BCBS ASH Limit of 6.5 Visits Per Patient or Will You Fight?" Also read updates about the ACS copay lawsuit, EMRs, typical Chiropractic Board violations and more. Click here to read the newsletter.

2010 ACS Newsletters

December, 2010:ACS releases December 2010 ACS eNewsletter with Four Point Plan to deal with ASH consisting of two types of state lawsuits, a Federal ERISA lawsuit, and a governmental regulatory action. Also read about ADOI lawsuit updates and much more breaking news. Click here to read all the details.

November, 2010: ACS releases November 2010 eNewsletter with more details about state and federal lawsuits and the ACS attorneys, plus plans to deal with potential unfair claims practices by BCBS and ASH after 01/01/2011. Click here to read the all new newsletter.

October, 2010: ACS releases October 2010 eNewsletter with a wealth of detail about the state and federal ERISA lawsuits being planned and researched. ACS has exhausted the legislative and AG remedies and has now fully moved into litigation mode to finally end insurance discrimination against chiropractors. Read the dramatic new developments by clicking here.

September, 2010: ACS releases September 2010 eNewsletter with breaking news about ADOI lawsuit, plans to deal with BCBS selection of ASH, Auditor General's criticism of the Chiropractic Board's "fishing expeditions," balance billing in PI cases, and much more. Read by clicking here.

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.

2008 ACS Newsletters

December, 2008: ACS Salutes and Congratulates Governor-to-be Jan Brewer and her spouse, retired chiropractor John Brewer, D.C.

November, 2008: ACS Retains Top Insurance Lawyer to Sue ADOI

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