Attending our seminars will give you the opportunity of applying to become a part of our network; Network opportunities will not be covered in the seminar.
Information on how to access and participate in a variety of MPN’s can be found here.
SEMINARS WILL COVER:
- An overview of the acupuncturist role in the Workers Compensation system
- How to increase referrals from Primary Treating Physicians
- An understanding of MTUS (Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule)
- How to greatly improve the approval rate of your requests
- Effectively appeal denials
In addition, you will be able to acquire clinical skills to diagnose and treat your patients effectively. Personal cases will be discussed so the provider can better understand why care was not approved-paid and what can be done about it. Please feel free to bring cases as there will be an open floor for discussion.
PAST SEMINARS HAVE COVERED TOPICS SUCH AS:
SPINAL EXAM, POSTURAL INSTRUCTION & STABILIZATION EXERCISES
- Lumbosacral Spine and Pelvic Girdle
- Cervicothoracic Spine and Shoulder Girdle
Course Content
- Orthopedic Tests: those that are reliable and those that are not
- Neurologic Testing
- Body Mechanics related to posture and activities
- Stabilization Exercises
EXTREMITY EXAM, JOINT MOBILIZATION & NERVE GLIDING WITH MOVEMENT
- Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Big Toe
- Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Finger
Course Content
- Orthopedic Tests: those that are reliable and those that are not
- Testing for and treating adverse neural tension
- Manual Mobilizations
- Belt Mobilizations
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Providers that are interested in understanding the Workers Compensation system, improve their clinical skills, and increase the number of patients seen.
“When you understand your roll in the workcomp system, you will be able to network efficiently and increase your patient load.”
– Dr. Alejandro Katz
PAST INSTRUCTORS:
Alejandro Katz, OMD. L. Ac. has over 40 years of experience in the acupuncture field; 25+ years in Workers Compensation and for 20+ years with Utilization Review companies.
Kathy Agharabei, LVN. (Nurse Case Manager) has broad experience in Workers Compensation acupuncture authorizations. Kathy receives over 80% in approvals-certifications for her acupuncture requests.