Conventions

Daniel G. Cohen, Esq.

Note: For all DCs, one hour in ethics and one hour in sexual boundaries are now required during each two-year licensure period. Daniel Cohen’s seminar will satisfy this requirement.

The large majority of disciplinary issues the Board of Chiropractic deals with are related to chiropractic ethics and sexual/personal boundaries. Join noted labor law attorney Daniel G. Cohen for this look at the doctor-patient relationship and ethics and sexual boundary issues. He will define ethics, good moral character and core values, and outline common ethical violations. He will discuss sexual harassment and misconduct and show doctors how to reduce risk and vulnerability in these areas. He will also outline the possible consequences to the patient, staff and doctor, the legal penalties and remedies under Michigan law, and prevention.

Daniel G. Cohen, Esq., is an attorney specializing in labor law and employment litigation who currently practices in Auburn Hills. A large part of his practice involves the assistance of human resource professionals with the administration of workplace policies and procedures with an emphasis on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), workplace violence, sex harassment, substance abuse, and employee benefits. He has written and lectured extensively on various employment law issues.

Dr. Jeff Spencer

Join Dr. Jeff Spencer for this in-depth look at the use of cold (low-level) laser in the chiropractic practice. Dr. Spencer will discuss the "one system body" and the biology of innate intelligence, including a look at cell structure, body systems, tissue connectivity, the neuromuscular model, and tensegrity. He will discuss the effect that low-level laser has on body tensegrity, while engaging in a discussion of the neurology of the subluxation and the adjustment’s impact on body tensegrity. He will discuss the use of low-level lasers in low-back and neck conditions, as well as relate case studies on the use of cold laser in such conditions as acute trauma, tendonitis, strains and sprains, and whiplash. Sponsored by Erchonia Medical.

Dr. Jeff Spencer is a CCSP who was named "Sports Chiropractor of the Year" by the ICA in 2004. As a member of the United States Olympic Cycling Team, he competed in the Munich Olympic Games. Dr. Spencer practices in Los Angeles and works primarily with professional athletes, including Lance Armstrong, Troy Glaus, Chad Reed and Bobby LaBonte, and the rock group U2.

Dr. Stephen A. Hoffman

Join Dr. Stephen Hoffman as he provides doctors with certainty and technique-based solutions to practice contradictions, allowing them to deliver more efficient and effective patient service. He will discuss the genesis of the technique and the three major subsystems of the spine and nervous system, their interaction with one another, and how technique models relate to them. Also on the agenda are the tonal chiropractic model, the philosophical constructs of chiropractic and the chiropractic adjustment, the anatomical and physiological components of the upper cervical subluxation, and much more! Sponsored by ChiroTouch.

Dr. Stephen Hoffman is a highly sought-after speaker and lecturer who practiced in Michigan for 15 years. During his time in the Great Lakes State, Dr. Hoffman authored the Michigan Standard of Care Model and Manual. He also served as President and Chairman of the Board of the Michigan Chiropractic Council. In 1986, he served as a chiropractor at the Goodwill Games in Moscow. Prior to becoming a DC, he earned a BA from Queens College (New York), and an MA from State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dr. Jack Dolbin and Dr. Terry Yochum

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Dr. Jack Dolbin is an expert on treating sports chiropractic patients. Dr. Terry Yochum’s textbook – Essentials of Skeletal Radiology" – is a benchmark publication for the profession and is the required radiology text at all 40 chiropractic colleges worldwide. In this incredible seminar, they join together to discuss the treatment of sports chiropractic patients.

They will define the role of a chiropractor in a sports medicine practice and the uniqueness of the chiropractic evaluation. They will cover diagnosis, inflammation and repair, treatment and rehabilitation, injury prevention, game day activities, and factors in the "return to play" decision-making process. Specific injuries commonly encountered by a sports chiropractor, including injuries to the lumbar spine, low back, shoulder, ankle, knee, cervical spine, soft tissue, and concussions, and the radiological imaging of all these areas, are also on the agenda. Finally sports nutrition, orthotics, and billing and coding will also be covered. Dr. Dolbin sponsored by Advanced Back Care. Dr. Yochum sponsored by Great Lakes Imaging.

Dr. Terry Yochum is a cum laude graduate of National College of Chiropractic, where he subsequently 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 (1983-1990). He is currently Director of the Rocky Mountain Chiropractic Radiological Center in Denver and an Adjunct Professor of Radiology at the Southern California University of Health Sciences (formerly LACC). He has presented more than 1,000 lectures worldwide and had more than 250 scientific articles published in both the chiropractic and medical literature.

David Patton, Esq.

Michigan’s new chiropractic scope of practice, while it opened up a whole new world of treatment and diagnostic possibilities, also brought with it an entire new spectrum of risk management issues. Join David Patton, Esq. – one of Michigan’s top chiropractic malpractice defense attorneys – for this in-depth look at these issues. He will discuss the breadth and depth of the expanded chiropractic scope of practice, the X-factors as authored by the Board of Chiropractic and Department of Community Health you should be aware of, proper usage of the "new tools" allowed by the new scope, the increased freedoms and responsibilities provided by the expanded scope, and your obligations to your patients. He will also discuss your obligations to the profession, the duty to refer, documentation, fine tuning risk management for the 21st Century, and avoiding the plaintiff’s lawyer and malpractice claims.

David Patton, Esq., is one of Michigan’s top chiropractic malpractice defense attorneys. A graduate of the University of Illinois Law School, Mr. Patton has been a member in good standing of the Michigan Bar since 1969. He has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan, as a Special Prosecutor for the Oakland County Grand Jury, and is rated in the Martindale-Hubbell Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Prior to becoming an attorney, Dave worked as a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Dr. Guy Riekeman

Join legendary chiropractor educator Dr. Guy Riekeman for this discussion of the evolution of chiropractic as a profession within the chiropractic philosophy. He will discuss the addition of wellness care and health as a clinical reality in the 21st Century. He will also take a look at 85 years of medical and scientific research leading up to a quantum mechanics view of reality and how chiropractic is the appropriate health care system for today. Sponsored by Life University and the Michigan Chiropractic Foundation.

Dr. Guy Riekeman is the fourth president of Life University. For more than 30 years he has organized efforts to advance scientific research and has worked tirelessly through educational programs and hundreds of personal presentations to describe chiropractic’s proven efficacy to patients and prospective patients alike. An unparalleled leader in the profession, he brings an uplifting vision, focused energy and a wealth of practical experience to both the profession and higher education. He is highly sought as a motivational speaker, making dozens of appearances each year before a wide spectrum of audiences.

Michigan Chiropractic Pediatrics Association

Join MCPA Board of Directors members Dr. Nicole Poirier, Dr. Don Galovich and Dr. Amanda Apfelblat for this informative and entertaining look at chiropractic care for the pediatric patient. This presentation will provide an introduction to chiropractic pediatrics and outline why chiropractic care is a logical choice for the health care needs of children

This energetic group of doctors will cover the essentials of a successful, pediatric-based practice, highlighting office procedures, the chiropractic examination of the infant, toddler, and adolescent patient, and proper documentation. Also on the agenda is a review of the most common special needs populations that present to a pediatric chiropractic office, as well as current and relevant research updates. Don’t miss it! Sponsored by the MCPA.

The goal of the Michigan Chiropractic Pediatric Association is to educate families and to provide resources that will empower them to take responsibility for their lifestyle and healthcare choices. The MCPA encourages and provides support for families that strive for a healthier, wellness-based lifestyle. The MCPA is also dedicated to providing chiropractors with the education, tools, and opportunities to assist them in providing wellness based chiropractic care for families and children. For more information, go to http://mcpakids.org/.

Mr. Larry Oxenham

The speaker for this course, asset protection expert Larry Oxenham, will teach proven and effective strategies to prevent and protect against lawsuits, allowing doctors the peace of mind necessary to focus on improved patient outcomes and compliance. He will cover business structures, including C-Corporations, S-Corporations, LLCs, and Limited Partnerships. He will teach attendees how to avoid the most common asset protection mistakes and how to avoid the serious problems that can result from operating as a sole proprietor. He will also relate tax reduction and estate planning strategies adapted to the chiropractic field. Finally, an overview of various practice management challenges facing chiropractors – and innovative solutions to these challenges – will also be covered. Sponsored by the American Society for Asset Protection.

Larry Oxenham is a Senior Advisor for the American Society for Asset Protection. He is one of America’s top asset protection experts, having helped thousands of doctors achieve financial peace of mind by teaching them how to properly structure their assets for lawsuit protection and tax reduction. He has authored and co-authored several articles and books on the subject, including "The Asset Protection Bible" and "How to Achieve Financial Peace of Mind through Asset Protection." He is a nationally recognized speaker who has trained thousands of professionals at hundreds of conventions, conferences and seminars across the country.

American Red Cross

Presented by the American Red Cross, this Adult CPR class is designed to give the attendee the finest cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction available anywhere! This interactive course will prepare you to provide assistance in the event that an adult is choking, has stopped breathing, or has no heartbeat. The class includes certified instruction, video, hands-on practice and a final test.

You will also learn to work with EMS, avoid pathogen exposure, and the role of AEDs in the cardiac chain of survival. Be sure to bring a writing utensil and wear comfortable clothing for on-the-floor CPR skills practice. This important program is designed to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life! Attendees MUST pre-register and there is an additional $35 fee for this program.

Susan McClelland

Join noted consultant to the chiropractic profession Susan McClelland for this in-depth look at proper documentation and coding for Medicare. She will provide a brief history of Medicare and touch on such topics as: patient eligibility, participation status, billing the patient, billing the carrier, PQRI, medical necessity, the ABN, documentation problems, coding clarification, documentation tips and requirements, OIG compliance, the appeals process, and much more. If you treat Medicare patients, you cannot afford to miss this presentation. Sponsored by Genius Solutions.

Susan McClelland is a consultant giving professional advice to the chiropractic profession regarding Medicare regulations and procedures, insurance coding, clinical documentation, HIPAA regulations, risk management, front desk procedures, and office management. She also manages a chiropractic clinic in Christiansburg, Virginia, overseeing all aspects of patient care and clinic management. She is an extremely sought-after lecturer, speaking to chiropractic groups and associations across the United States.

Carl Alden

Michigan’s new chiropractic scope of practice has opened up a whole new world of treatment, diagnostic, and coding possibilities! Whether it’s adjusting the extremities, performing physical modalities, or ordering new testing procedures, every Michigan doctor of chiropractic needs to know how the parameters of chiropractic practice have changed and what documentation is required. Join MAC insurance specialist Carl Alden for this in-depth discussion on the proper treatment, documentation, and coding under Michigan’s new chiropractic scope.

Carl Alden is the Michigan Association of Chiropractors’ resident specialist on insurance. Most of his days are spent on the phone with MAC members, helping them get paid. Along with these duties, Carl is also the MAC Governmental Relations Director. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.

Edie Ruark-Hofmann

Join Edie Ruark-Hofmann for this presentation highlighting the responsibilities of doctors of chiropractic and their offices regarding HIPAA privacy and security regulations. HIPAA mandates that initial and annual training of all clinic employees be completed and that a privacy official be named to oversee all aspects of HIPAA privacy compliance in their office. This course is made available to give the doctors and their privacy official the information to be trained, certified and ready to train and test their remaining staff. All doctors and named privacy officials will greatly benefit from attending this class. Sponsored by ICCOM.

Edie Ruark-Hofmann is the President of ICCOM, LCC (International Center for Chiropractic Office Managers) www.ICCOM.org. Edie has been working in chiropractic office management for more than 36 years. She is the past Clinics Administrator for Life University’s then 5 Clinics, and Office Manager of a highly successful chiropractic practice. She regularly consults on such issues as: HIPAA Compliance, Claims Review and Collections, Clinic Processes, Statistical Management, Staff Training, and Internal Marketing.

Dr. Kelle Plotner

Dr. Kelle Plotner started her career as a chiropractor in the most important place – a chiropractic office as a CA. In this intensive "boot camp" experience, she will take a closer look at all the different challenges that the CA must face every day in their office.

Do you have patients that have been "trained" to come in when they need to and expect insurance to cover every visit? As doctors choose to raise their game in the area of documentation, compliance, and establishing necessity for care, it’s very hard to bring our patients along, when they expect insurance to pay for everything. In this important session, Dr. Plotner will lay out a plan for you to begin educating these patients to understand that clinically appropriate care may not always be paid by insurance.

Are you controlling your appointment book, or is it controlling you? Learn how to take control and manage it correctly. Do you ever have the feeling that you have forgotten something, yet can’t remember what it is? Learn a new system that will ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.

Dr. Plotner will also discuss Medicare, including using the correct modifiers and understanding the ABN, as well as setting fees and staying compliant regarding "time of service discounts." Sponsored by Foot Levelers.

Dr. Kelle Plotner’s experience as a CA has been invaluable. Learning to manage a home, six kids and Chiropractic College, she graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College, and had her own office open three months later. Her office within a short time had grown into a custom built Multi-Disciplinary facility with chiropractic, physical therapy and medical service and served as a training center for other providers interested in the multi-disciplinary setting, which involved providers and support staff coming onsite for hands-on experience. Whether training on how to answer the phones at your front desk, or teaching doctors how to successfully run their practices, she takes pride in her ability to roll up her sleeves and train offices on how to put systems and procedures in place.

Dr. Jean-Guy Daigneault

Proper nutrition, weight loss, and maintenance are a concern to millions of Americans. The problem? Most of us do not know where to start. Join chiropractor and nutrition expert Dr. Jean-Guy Daigneault for this fascinating and valuable roundtable experience, where you’ll learn the right and wrong easy to lose weight, keep it off and enjoy a wellness-lifestyle. From the basics of a healthy diet, to the reasons that sugar may be ruining your health, Dr. Daigneault brings his years of experience, nutrition response testing, and his engaging personality to this entertaining and informative luncheon. $30/pp.

Dr. Jean-Guy Daigneault, a native of Montreal, Quebec, is a doctor of chiropractic, practicing in Lansing with his wife, Dr. Denise Rassel. Dr. Daigneault credits his career choice to his 15-year hockey career, and the phenomenal chiropractic care he received. He studied Physical Education at Montreal’s McGill University, and has his Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition. He graduated 2nd in his class from Life University.

Ms. Jan Lang

Saturday’s course is designed to enhance the massage therapist’s competence in treating the cervical spine. Using these new techniques and assessment skills, you will decrease your clients’ discomfort and greatly improve their range of motion. This important seminar will not only change your treatment plan, but also your way of treating injuries. This class is an interactive, hands-on workshop designed to give massage therapists the knowledge and practical skills to utilize immediately in their clients’ treatments.

Sunday’s workshop goes hand-in-hand with Saturday’s presentation and is a great follow-up to Jan’s presentation on the spine. Using the basic skills learned from the cervical spine workshop, and incorporating this information with the shoulder to improve neck-shoulder range of motion.

These presentations are designed to provide immediate tools the massage therapist can take back to their practices and use on their clients. 12 CEs available through the NCBTMB (provider # 450730-08). Sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association. Supplies needed for class: Massage tables and lotion. You must register as an MT to attend.

Jan Lang has been teaching in the field of massage therapy since 2000. She is owner and founder of Alternative Connections and the AC Advance Learning Center in Marysville, Michigan, where she has maintained a private practice for more than 10 years with her primary focus being the treatment of soft tissue injuries and chronic pain. She also brings more than 40 years in the fitness industry as a competitive gymnast, Personal Trainer, Aerobics and Yoga Instructor.