8:00 AM – 9:40 AM
David Brownstein, M.D.
The Miracle of Natural Hormones: Their Importance for the Chiropractic Patient (GEN) – Tampa
This lecture reviews how natural treatments can help patients overcome chronic illness seen daily in a Chiropractic practice, including arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, heart disease, menopause and much more. Lecture participants will learn integrative treatment plans that will help their patients achieve optimum health that can be implemented Monday Morning.
(Speaker provided by Biotics Research, Inc.)
8:00am-9:40am
Michael Hall, D.C.
The Dysfunctioning Brain – A Chiropractic Neurologist’s Perspective (GEN) – Naples
A dynamic and engaging presentation intended to reveal many of the subtleties of brain dysfunction as well as the other more commonly seen disorders. Special emphasis will be given to the prefrontal cortex and the empathic abilities of the practicing chiropractor.
(Speaker provided by IACN)
8:00am-9:40am
Michael Dobbins, D.C.
Homotoxicology, Retracing & Bio-Electrical Impedance Testing (GEN) – Tallahassee
Dr. Dobbins will discuss the principles behind and practical application of the theories of electro acupuncture as developed by Dr. Voll in Germany many years ago. A new and novel idea involves combining the work of Dr. Voll with the Theory of Homotoxicology as developed by Dr. Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg, also in Germany, and also many years ago. This new approach to understanding the process of disease and healing are amazingly compatible with the underlying philosophy of Chiropractic care! At a minimum you will better understand your patient’s progress with care and be better prepared to explain the time required for healing.
(Speaker provided by Standard Process, Inc.)
8:00am-9:40am & 10:20am-Noon
David Seaman, D.C.
Chronic pain update: Nutritional Management Strategies (GEN) – Sarasota 1-2
Chronic nerve and somatic pain plague millions of Americans. Each year more research highlights how chronic inflammation is responsible for each type of pain, and can also promote exaggerated pain expression. This presentation will focus on the latest research related to pain expression and nutritional factors related to chronic inflammation.
(Speaker provided by Anabolic Labs, Inc.)
8:00am-9:40am & 10:20am-Noon
Vincent DeBono, D.C.
Kinesio Taping Method (GEN) – Sun Breakout 2-3
Since the development by Dr. Kenzo Kase nearly 25 years ago in Japan, Kinesio Taping has become the standard for therapeutic taping not only in the U.S., but in the international practitioner world as well. This method of taping uses a uniquely designed and patented tape for treatment of muscular disorders and lymphedema reduction. Since the introduction of Kinesio Taping into the U.S., Kinesio has currently 16,000 website-registered, medical practitioners from PT’s, OT’s, DC’s, ATC’s, MD’s and recently MT’s that have recognized and that have embraced this effective, safe, and easy-to-use modality. The method and tape allow the individual to wear and receive therapeutic benefits on a 24-hour per-day-basis, and can be worn for several days per application. The KT Method involves taping over and around muscles in order to either: assist and give muscle support, or to prevent over contraction of the muscles.
(Speaker provided by National University of Health Sciences)
8:00am-9:40am & 10:20am-Noon Sun Ballroom
Kathy Mills Chang, C.A.
Documentation Mastery: Survive an Audit by Understanding the May 2009 OIG Report (DOC)
In May 2009, The Office of Inspector General for the Dept. of Health and Human Services released data from a comprehensive report of chiropractic documentation deficiencies. A review of allowed Medicare claims in the study showed gross errors and rampant overpayments. This is certainly a precursor to post payment reviews to come. Kathy Mills Chang will guide youthrough the findings of this report, while unraveling the documentation riddles that the review uncovers. Initial and routine documentation guidelines will be deciphered and explained so that your documentation will meet the highest scrutiny. Learn the documentation secrets that willsupport you in proper case management and treatment planning.
(Speaker provided by Foot Levelers, Inc.)
8:00am-9:40am & 10:20am-Noon
Dan Clark, M.D.
Reversing Killer Diseases (GEN) – Sarasota 3
A lecture focusing on the latest information about cancer, cardiovascular disease, lymes disease, & autism. The causal factors for each of these diseases will be discussed and alternative therapies that assist in their reversal. This seminar is power packed with useful information.
(Speaker provided by Pure Vitality)
10:20am-12noon
David Brownstein, M.D.
Overcoming Thyroid Disorders: An Integrative Approach for the Chiropractic Practice (GEN) – Tampa 1-3
This lecture reviews the complexity of thyroid disorders, including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s disease and hypothyroidism. The holistic treatment plan outlined in the lecture will show practitioners safe and natural remedies that can improve thyroid function and help patients achieve optimal health.
(Speaker provided by Biotics Research, Inc.)
10:20am-12noon
Greg Fors, D.C.
From Depression to Dementias – Natural Support for Optimizing (GEN) – Naples 1-3
Dr. Fors will discuss the modern epidemic of depression and dementias emphasizing on why these disorders are being diagnosed in record numbers and how diet, lifestyle, and toxic exposure can lead to neuronal injury in these areas. Attendees will learn to recognize and treat the underlying mechanisms that affect these disorders along with discovering the role of specific botanical medicines in the treatment of affective disorders and in the prevention of progressive neurodegeneration.
(Speaker provided by IACN)
10:20am-12noon
Michael Dobbins, D.C.
Phytotherapy for Intestinal Health and Related Issues (GEN) – Tallahassee
Awareness of the changes in gut flora entails a modern phenomenon that is thought to be involved in the development of a range of chronic conditions. Intestinal or gut health may be a contributing factor to a wide variety of health conditions including food intolerances, allergies, poor immune function, poor digestion, variable elimination function and skin health. This presentation will discuss the causes of intestinal or gut health issues and will review the research on its involvement in chronic disease. Evidence for the clinical relevance and efficacy of the herbs for improving gut flora will be discussed and novel gut flora protocol will be described.
(Speaker provided by Standard Process, Inc.)
11:00am-12noon
Michael Reinmund, CTFA, SVP and Michael Smith, CFP
Advanced Estate Planning (NON CE) – Daytona 1
The session will provide an overview of more advanced estate planning techniques: Business Succession of Family Businesses – during lifetime, at incapacitation, at death, as well as Buy Sell Agreements and comparing lifetime transition strategies ( Family Limited Partnerships, Private Annuities, SCIN- Self cancelling installment note, GRIT – Grantor retained income Trust and benefits/dissadvantages of lifetime gifts. In addition, we will cover the Estate and Gift Tax and various ways to minimize and, in some cases, eliminate the taxes.
(Speaker provided by Regions Bank)
1:00pm-2:40pm
John Davila, D.C.
Risk Management and Course Compliance (RM) – Tampa
Dr. Davila will discuss where audits come from as well as how our treatment plans often cause red flags in the insurance world. He will give a detailed outline of corporate compliance policies and courtesies as well as OIG compliance in financial policies and review of opinions and regulations. Dr. Davila will give advice that doctors will be able to implement in their practice Monday Morning!
(Speaker provided by Performance Health, Inc.)
1:00pm-2:40pm
Lisa Bloom, D.C.
Differential Diagnosis of Sensory Loss: A Case of Undiagnosed Neurofibromatosis (GEN) – Naples
Dr. Bloom will discuss how anesthesia or paresthesias in the extremities are common chief complaints as she gives an overview of sensory loss and how it has a large differential diagnosis list. There will be a case discussed which will serve as a reminder that a full history and examination is appropriate in every case.
(Speaker provided by IACN)
1:00pm-2:40pm
David Brownstein, M.D.
Prevention of Medical Errors: Drugs That Don’t Work & Natural Therapies That Do (ME) – Sun Ballroom
Dr. Brownstein will discuss the side effects associated with the most popular conventional therapies that every chiropractor should know. Conditions presented include osteoporosis, inflammation, GERD, high cholesterol, depression, and hormone imbalances. Attendees will learn cautions, contraindications, and how to recognize common side effects of conventional therapies that impede effective Chiropractic care and positive clinical outcomes. Dr. Brownstein will also share safe and effective strategies to improve patient care and safety.
(Speaker provided by Biotics Research, Inc.)
1:00pm-2:40 & 3:20pm – 5:00pm
Kenneth Murkowski, A.A., B.S., D.C.
Modern Diagnosis & Treatment Protocols (GEN) – Sarasota 1-2
Learn new, valuable information about the 8 types of patient classification in the new millennium as well as doctor/patient relationships. This seminar will cover HIPAA hot topics, standards of care and the 10 types of examinations a practitioner can perform.
(Speaker provided by Foot Levelers)
1:00pm-2:40
Keith Maule
Ten Critical Decisions For the Future of Chiropractic (NON CE) – Sarasota 3
Dr. Maule will teach attendees how growth and promotion of chiropractic and wellness care can help build a successful practice. He will review ethical recommendations and quality of care while reminding doctors of ethical cash policies and billing procedures. Each attendee will leave with a new found enthusiasm of how to enjoy your practice daily!
(Speaker provided by Chiropractic Economics)
1:00pm-2:40 & 3:20pm – 5:00pm
Michael Dobbins, D.C.
The Antioxidant Controversy: Examining the Facts! (GEN) – Tallahassee
Are antioxidants the “fountain of youth”? Do we age long before we should because we lack antioxidants? Is the hype based on fact or fiction? In this session Dr. Dobbins will start with the fundamentals of oxidation/reduction chemistry and build a foundation for understanding what IS known and what is merely speculation. This fascinating information that is as topical and timely as today’s newspaper, or the next multi-level program your patients want to sign you up for!!
(Speaker provided by Standard Process, Inc.)
3:20pm – 5:00pm
David Brownstein, M.D.
Iodine: Why You Need It & Why You Can’t Live Without It (GEN) – Tampa
This lecture will unravel the mystery of Iodine and review the role of Iodine in health and how a deficiency in Iodine leads to a host of chronic health challenges. Dr. Brownstein will present a paradigm shift in the importance of Iodine and lay out the reasons why we need Iodine and why can’t live without it.
(Speaker provided by Biotics Research, Inc.)
3:20pm – 5:00pm
Mollie Frawley, R.N.
Salvation in Documentation (DOC) – Sun Ballroom
Tired of documenting because you “have to” and the way “they” want you to? Ready for your documentation to work for you and the chiropractic profession? Willing to consider the benefits and potential of electronic records? Come learn the lean, mean and green bottom line in capturing what you really do and accomplish. Your future is at stake!
3:20pm – 5:00pm
John Davila, D.C.
The Four Secrets to Escaping the Passive Therapy Trap in an Active Care World (GEN) – Sun Breakout 2-3
With audits becoming more common in the healthcare industry, it’s time we understood one of the biggest reasons chiropractors have become easy targets for insurance companies. In addition to a patient who never regains strength or endurance after an injury from long term use of passive therapies, this bill pattern causes the practice to have a past claims history that begs for a review. This is simply because new research shows the patient becomes dependent upon passive therapies causing the patient to use chiropractic services to control pain. During this course we will discuss how the insurance company profiles your practice and how through the utilization of active rehabilitation techniques, you can save your practice from the passive therapy trap. Only you can change your claims history and how your practice’s profile is viewed by the insurance companies.
(Speaker provided by Performance Health, Inc.)
3:20pm – 5:00pm
Daniel Drubin, D.C.
Chiropractic business Building….Reinvented! (NON CE) – Sarasota 3
How a possibility driven practice can thrive in any economy. The way we think, act, market and communicate can drive a practice to the million dollar level and beyond. Those qualities combined with a sound business model can provide a doctor with all he or she requires to live the life of their dreams.
(Speaker provided by Chiropractic Economics )
3:20pm – 5:00pm
Lisa Bloom DC – Michael Hall, DC DABCN – Frederick Clary, DC DIBCN- Greg Fors, DC IBCN AHS
Debate – Subluxation: A Neurological Perspective (GEN) – Naples
“Subluxation” – The term “subluxation” is a widely adopted and appreciated diagnostic descriptor used in chiropractic medicine with roots from the profession’s foundation. However, “subluxation” has resisted being measured and quantified as a spinal lesion through research. Should the chiropractic profession cling to the “subluxation” model of disease or begin to cite clinical effectiveness data of our treatment approach to support our role in the healthcare system? The term subluxation will be debated from a neurological perspective as to its role in the practice of contemporary chiropractic. What is it, how does it work, can we rely on this term?
(Speaker provided by IACN )
4:00pm-5:00pm
Mark Cotney, D.C.
Georgia Laws and Rules 2009 (GA Laws and Rules – for GA DC’s ONLY) – Sun Breakout 4
This 1 hour review of the laws and rules governing chiropractic practice in the State of Georgia will place emphasis on recent changes in board rules, new Georgia legislation and how it affects DCs, court cases involving Georgia DCs, and a reminder of rules which are often overlooked.
