The Supply Center

HEALING & BUSINESS SENSE
A monthly column in Acupuncture Today by Dr. Kevin McNamee, D.C., L.Ac

Myths About HMOs -- What You Need to Know before Making the Jump, Part 1: Revelations of a Former HMO Doctor

Myths About HMOs -- What You Need to Know before Making the Jump, Part 2

Myths About HMOs -- What You Need to Know before Making the Jump, Part 3

Myths About HMOs -- What You Need to Know before Making the Jump, Part 4

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: An Easy Test to Tell the Difference

How to Say It, Part I: Writing a "Thank You for the Referral" Letter

How to Say It, Part II: Welcome to the Office

How to Say It, Part III: Word of Mouth Marketing - Communication during the History and Exam

Red Flags of Insurance Billing

Insurance Billing: What's the Difference Between ICD-9 and CPT?

Insurance Billing Codes: Which Should I Use for Acupuncture?

Understanding Managed Care Terms

Communication Problems in Practice

Evaluate Your Practice: Quality Control

How to Establish Your Fees

When Should You Increase Your Fees?

Creating a Successful Promotional Brochure

Developing Your Personal Mailing Lists

Hiring the Right Employee

How to Praise Employees

Telephone Answering Procedures

Malpractice: What Can You Be Sued For?

Why Sales and Discounts for Service Do Not Work

Basing Business Decisions on the Cost Per Patient

Tips for Having a Successful Deposition

What is the Goal of Business?

How to Make an Appointment with Your Patient

Colleges Can Make $3 Million by Paying Interns and Giving Clinicians A Bonus

Questions the Associate Should Ask the Doctor

PRACTICE CALCULATOR

Determine Your Fee Schedule

Practice Calculator

INSURANCE BILLING

CPT Evaluation & Management Codes

CPT Treatment Codes

Guide to Completing the Health Insurance Claim Form (HCFA-1500)

California Workers Compensation Information & Assistance Units

FORMS & OTHER PRACTICE TOOLS

Independent Contractor vs. Employee

Workers Compensation Forms

QME / AME Forms

Personal Chiropractor Pre-Designation Form

Personal Acupuncturist Pre-Designation Form

Patient History Form

Writing a Health Insurance Company Report

Practice Scope

Summary of Practice Scope

Using the Insurance Verification Form

Chiropractic Insurance Verification Form

Acupuncture Insurance Verification Form

Neck Disability Index Questionnaire   Directions for NDI Questionnaire

Oswestry Low Back Pain Questionnaire   Directions for OLBP Questionnaire

Pain Scale (VAS)   Directions for VAS

LEGAL MATTERS

Scope of Practice Legal Opinion 93-11

Summary of Legal Opinion 93-11

MARKETING YOUR PRACTICE
Discover new & tested marketing methods to expand your practice - proved methods shared by our skilled marketing authorities.

Marketing Tips

Develop Your Marketing Plan

PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER FOR PATIENTS
Step by step instructions on how to create an award-winning newsletter for your practice. It's a great marketing tool to stay in touch with your patients and to attract new ones.

Edited Articles are Available for Use in Your Newsletter

Publishing Guidelines from a Top-Notch Graphic Designer

ClipArt to Enhance Your Publications

DESIGN A PROMOTIONAL BROCHURE
Enhance your practice by realizing its essential and invaluable qualities to the potential patient. We'll show you how to create an an informative and appealing brochure.

Publishing Guidelines from a Top-Notch Graphic Designer

ClipArt to Enhance Your Publications

CREATE A WEBSITE
Attract web savvy patients to your practice using the dynamic potential of the Internet. Reach your current patients with important news and essential health tips via your website.