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Audible Release
The Official Publication of the Pinellas County Chiropractic Society
The
As springtime is here it is atime to rejuvenate andhelp bring out the love
and positive characteristics inthose we care for. As achiropractor we have the abilityto positively touch the lives ofmany patients that enter ouroffices. I recently had a few
patients that have had chronic conditions whichhave been affecting their mental attitude, focus andvigor. This undoubtedly spills over into theirrelationships with friends and family. It is alwaysexciting to see when a patient’s symptomsdecrease or all together are gone with the help oftreatment. As symptoms decrease and functionsincrease, most patients are less irritable and able todo more of what they enjoy, allowing them to be abetter person to those they love. Pretty good stuffif you ask me. If you have something in your lifethat has been negatively affecting you and notallowing you to be the person your loved onesexpect, implement the change, give time andenergy to things most important in your life. Thatbeing said, I hope everyone is enjoying thebeautiful weather we’ve been having. I would like to
mention the two functions coming up soon. First,the 30th Annual America II Corporate Sports Feston Saturday, April 28, 2012 Tampa Bay's teambuilding, morale boosting employee event of theyear held on St Petersburg Beach! There are fiveevents, which are beach volleyball, beach dogeball,corn toss, surf and turf relay and tug of war.If anyone would like to come out the day of theevent to support the teams and have a fun day atthe beach, please contact Dr Woody Brown at (727)518-1967.
The second is the PCCS Annual Golf Tournament
which will be held on May 3, 2012 at Feather
Sound Country Club. For more information please
contact Dr. Tom Hughes Tournament coordinator
at (727) 828-0760. The next general meeting will
be April 24, 2012 at Vincenzo’s 6:30 pm and the
speaker is Keith Maule of Integrity Management,
hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Anthony Stanganelli DC
Visit us online at pccschiro.org
By Dr. Anthony Stanganelli President
May 2012
SPRINGTIME IS HERE.........
Atty Woody IgouFCA Lobbyist, Jack Hebert updating the
PCCS with the New Laws
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Join us for our General Meeting and be eligible for the PCCS Raffle !!!”
Each month the PCCS has been raffling
$100 per meeting!
Rules of the Raffle:
1. Must be present at the PCCS Meeting2. Must be a Current 2012 PCCS Member (DuesPaid)3. The Winner will be drawn at the end of themeeting.4. If the Winning Member is not Present, thatamount will carry forward to the following month.
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Board of Directors
Visit us online at www.pccschiro.org
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President:Dr. Anthony [email protected] East Bay DriveLargo, FL 33771
President Elect: Dr. Steve [email protected] Tyrone BlvdSt Petersburg, FL 33710
Immed. Past President/Ethics ChairDr. Regina BennettO- [email protected] C Drew StreetClearwater, FL 33765
Secretary:Dr. Marcy [email protected] S Belcher Rd # 1Largo, FL 33773
Treasurer:Dr. Tom [email protected]
510 Pasadena Ave S.St. Petersburg, FL 33707
FCA Director:Dr. Michael [email protected] West Bay DriveLargo, FL 33770
FCA Alternate:Dr. Al ComeyO-581-3800F- [email protected]
10225 Ulmerton RoadSuite 3ALargo, FL 33771
Directors:Dr. Woody [email protected] 1st Ave SWLargo, FL 33770
Dr. Mark [email protected] Tampa Rd.Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Dr. Jason [email protected] 66th Street NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33710
Dr. Eric [email protected] 4th St NSt. Petersburg, FL 33704
Dr. Justin [email protected] 66th Street NorthPinellas Park, FL 33781
Executive Director
Jennifer Comey
P.O. Box 7515, Seminole, FL, 33775-7515
email: [email protected]
727-398-5303
The Audible Releaseis published 10 times per year
and unlimited downloads available online.
The Audible Release provides news and information that is both
educational and informative to the chiropractors and their associates
in the Pinellas County area.
Society news, staff changes, personal announcements, photos and
success stories are welcome. Articles about chiropractic procedures
and issues concerning the practice of chiropractic should be submit-
ted to the editor. Advertising inquires should be made to the publisher
or visit us online at www.pccschiro.org
The deadline for ads and
articles is the 7th of
every month.
EditorDr. Woody [email protected]
P.O. Box 7515 Seminole, FL 33775-7515 Phone (727) 398-5303www.pccschiro.org
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Calendar of Events
10 12:30pm Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Café Ponte
24 6:30pm, General Meeting
Location: Vincenzos Grill
Speaker: Keith Maule, Integrity Management
Topic: “You Were Born For This!”
28 Sportsfest (see page 15 for details)
3 PCCS Golf Tournament
Location: Feather Sound Country Club
(See Page 11 for Details)
8 12:30pm Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Vincencos Grill
29 6:30pm, General Meeting
Location: Vincenzos Grill
Speaker: Dr. Ricky Lockett
Topic: TBA
12 12:30pm Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Café Ponte
26 6:30pm, General Meeting
Location: Vincenzos Grill
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA
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Attorneys
Philip A. Friedman, MBA, Esq. Michael P. Bugbee, Esq.
Xavier J. Jackman, Esq. M. Brian Crim, Esq.
Megan E. Richards, Esq. Kendrick J. Blackwell, Esq.
Anthony D. Barak, Esq.* *Board Certified in Health Law
Hablamos Español
Telephone: (813) 221-9500 • Toll Free: (800) 984-9951
Facsimile: (813) 341-6898
Areas of Practice
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Dear Colleagues,
Well it was another exciting year of
meeting our legislatures “Up on the hill”
in Washington, D.C.! Unfortunately we
have dealt with many of the same
issues as in previous years, mainly
chiropractic not being in the V.A.
system. “Out of the roughly 162 V.A.
bases in the country only 42 offer
chiropractic services.” The need for
chiropractic was initiated at the end of
the Clinton era and made into law in
Bush’s 1st term and again addressed in
his 2nd term! Over a decade has
passed and the U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs (DVA) still has not
fulfilled what congress has passed into
law.
All of the issues were as follows:
The 112th Congress should enact
Legislation to eliminate disparities
in Veterans’ Access to
Chiropractic Care.
Enact Legislation to allow
Doctors of Chiropractic to serve
as participants in the US Public
Health Service Commissioned
Corps.
OuR lEGISlATuRES
Continued on Pg. 13
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SIlVERRose Radiology Center .......................................................16Diagnostic Injury Solutions ..................................................14
P.C.C.S. 2012 Membership InvoiceJanuary 1, 2012 thru December 31, 2012
Doctors Name: ____________________________________________________________________________Please check one of the following:� Annual Dues with a $50 voluntary contribution to the PAC = $225.00� Annual Dues = $175.00� 1st Year Licensed D.C. Annual Dues = $75.00� 1st Year Licensed D.C. Annual Dues +$50 contribution to the PAC = $125.00Membership Due by January 31, 2012PAC = The PCCS political action committee___ Check here if there has been no changes to your contact information from
your application from 2011. Proceed to the bottom of the page for mailing details.___ Check here if you are a New Member or if there has been any change in your
contact information. Please fill out the following contact information.Clinic Name _______________________________________________________________________________Office Address ____________________________________________________________________________City ___________________________________________________ Zip _____________________________Office Phone __________________________________ Fax _______________________________________E-Mail _______________________________________ Website ____________________________________Chiropractic College ____________________________ Foreign Language(s) Spoken ___________________Techniques Used (not modalities) _____________________________________________________________Mailing Address (if different) __________________________________________________________________Do you know someone who may be interested in joining the PCCS (DC, Sponsor or Advertiser)?Name _________________________ Company/Profession___________________ Phone _______________
Join by Mail: Enclose Invoice & Check Payable to:PCCS, P.O. Box 7515, Seminole, FL 33775-7515
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PCCS Classified AdsDYNATRONICS INTERFERENTIAl uNIT FOR SAlE for $500. Winco tables for $25
each. They have imperfections on their tops. 1 shoulder wheel $25. X-Ray cabinet $25.
Please contact Dr. Russell Janssen at 727-726-8822 or email at [email protected]
EQuIPMENT FOR SAlE: Elite Stationary drop table $450.
Therapy Treatment Table $75. Hydroculator $125.
Mytherm Diathermy $350. Negotiable for quick sale. Please call Dr. Schroeder at
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AQuAjET A-2 HYDROMASSAGE THERAPY BED (2) AVAIlABlE.
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changing). Retails for $3K. Asking $1850 each.Call Dr. Fred Freed (727) 433-0766
INTERSEGMENTAl TRACTION TABlE with hand held switch newly upholstered,
used, in good condition St. Petersburg $750.00 (870-847-2778)Can e-mail a picture
DC NEEDED FOR BuSY lARGO ClINIC Brand new beautiful 3200 square ft. buildout. Awesome opportunity for enthusiastic chiropractor.
Email Marc Rogers, DC at [email protected]
WANTED: independent contractor or lease space in approximately 2000 ft.² office
completely furnished with physical therapy and x-ray. Located in Largo Florida
approximately 1 mile from the beach. For more information contact
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ANATAMOTOR FOR SAlE. Moves back and forth over two set of adjustable rollers.
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CHIRO OFFICE BuIlDING FOR SAlE – 1300 sq ft, Apt Above 642 sq ft, corner lot in
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share on busy road in Oldsmar, Fl Completely furnished with X-Ray facilities. Good
opportunity for associate. For more info please e-mail [email protected]
NEW PIP LAW Frequently Asked Questions:
INSURANCE EQUALITY LAWS
Q. Doesn’t�this�law�violate�Florida’s�Insurance�Equality�Law�that�pre-
vents�discrimination�against�Chiropractic�Physicians?
A. No.�That�anti-discrimination�law�is�in�the�statutes�applicable�only�to
health�insurance�and�does�not�apply�to�auto�insurance.�
Q. Are�chiropractic�physicians�the�only�class�of�physicians�or�health
care�providers�limited�or�excluded�by�HB�119?
A. No.�Podiatric�physicians�are�completely�excluded�from�the�PIP�statute
as�are�massage�therapists,�acupuncture�physicians,�occupational�therapists
and�several�other�health�care�provider�disciplines.�
LAWSUIT ON CONSTITUTIONALITY OF NEW LAW
Q. Is�this�new�law�constitutional�and/or�has�FCA�filed�suit�to�attack
the�constitutionality?
A. This�is�a�complex�question�and�is�being�considered�by�the�FCA�and�its
Coalition�members.�No�lawsuit�has�been�filed�at�this�time.�
Q. Does�exclusion�or�limitation�of�a�profession�give�rise�to�a�judicial
challenge�to�the�validity�of�the�PIP�statute�as�amended�by�HB�119?
A. No.�There�is�nothing�in�the�Florida�Constitution�prohibiting�the�legisla-
ture�from�excluding�a�health�care�discipline�from�any�statute.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW LAW
Q. When�does�this�new�law�go�into�effect?
A. Different�parts�of�the�bill�take�effect�at�different�times.�Generally,�a�bill
becomes�effective�upon�becoming�law.�However,�the�legislature�may�enact
dates�upon�which�a�bill�takes�effect�after�it�has�become�law.��In�response�to
member�calls�about�the�confusing�effective�dates�in�HB�119,��FCA�General
Counsel�Paul�Lambert�prepared�a�table�listing�each�bill�section,�the�section
line�numbers,�a�description�of�the�section's�effect�and�the�effective�date�of
each�section�can�be�found�on�the�FCA�website.���
TIME LIMITS
Q. Is�there�a�time�limit�for�the�patient�to�come�to�my�office?
A. In�order�for�a�patient�to�use�any�of�his/her�PIP�benefits�(via�M.D.,�D.O.
or�D.C.),�the�patient�must�first�present�for�treatment�within�14�days�of�the
car�accident.
$10,000 VERSUS $2,500 IN BENEFITS
Q. Can�a�patient�seeking�chiropractic�care�ever�obtain�the�full�use�of
his/her�$10,000�in�benefits?
A. Yes.�If�the�patient�is�diagnosed�within�the�first�14�days�by�an�M.D.,
D.O.,�ARNP,�or�P.A.�with�an�“emergency�medical�condition,”�the�patient,
upon�referral,�may�receive�follow-up�care�with�you�related�to�the
underlying�diagnosis�to�be�able�to�use�up�to�the�full�$10,000�in�PIP
benefits.�
Q. Can�a�patient�start�off�as�a�non-EMC�and�later,�through�diagnostic
testing,�be�deemed�an�EMC�patient,�able�to�use�his/her�full�$10,000�in
benefits?
A.We�don’t�know.�The�law�states�that�follow-up�care�must�be�consistent
with�the�underlying�diagnosis.�It�is�undetermined�at�this�time�whether
insurers�will�allow�a�patient�to�transfer�into�EMC�coverage.�
Q. If�a�patient�is�diagnosed�with�a�non-EMC�and�is�subject�to�the
$2500�limitation,�after�the�patient�reaches�that�benefit,�can�I�bill�health
insurance?
A. YES.�
Q. If�a�patient�is�diagnosed�with�a�non-EMC�and�is�subject�to�the
$2500�limitation,�after�the�patient�reaches�that�benefit,�can�I�work�off�a
letter�of�protection�with�the�patient’s�lawyer�and�bill�usual�and�customary?�
A. YES.�There�is�no�provision�in�the�new�law�that�precludes�you�from
treating�on�the�LOP.�However,�you�should�make�this�clear�with�the�patient.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION
Q. What�injuries�constitute�an�“emergency�medical�diagnosis?”
NEW PIP lAW Frequently Asked Questions:
Continued on Pg. 10
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Daniel Alexander, D.C.
john Banacki, D.C.,
D.A.C.A.N.
Regina Bennett, D.C.
Brian Brill, D.C.
Woody Brown, D.C.
Vincent Bryan, D.C.
Scott Coletti, D. C.
Allison Coletti, D.C.
Murray Collector, D.C.
Charles Crandall, D.C.
Al Comey, D.C.,
D.A.C.N.B.
Frank Farkas, D.C.
Larry Free, D.C.
Fred Freed, D.C.
Holly Furlong, D.C.
Kevin Gallagher, D.C.
Marguertite Gerger,
D.C.,D.A.B.C.I.
Roy Gowing, D.C.
Brett Herrington, D.C.
Gregory Hollstrom II, D.C.
Clayton Hopkins, D.C.
Tom Hughes, D.C.
Julie Hunt, D.C.
Rod Jones, D.C.
Russell Janssen, D.C.
Cris Langheier, D.C.
Andrew Leverone, D.C.
Richard Leverone, D.C.,
D.A.C.B.R.
Andrew Levin, D.C.
Mark lipkin, D.C.
Mark McCutcheon, D.C.
Samuel Meyers, D.C.
jason Miller, D.C.
justin Mitchell, D.C.
Ted Monnier, D.C.
Derek Moore, D.C.
Stephen Nedd, D.C.
Stephen Nickse, D.C.
Ken Peluso, D.C.
G. Stanford Pierce, D.C.
John Postlethwaite, D.C.
David Preston, D.C.
Staci Price, D.C.
Robert Probeck, D.C.
jeffrey Raheb, D.C.
Paul Raveling, D.C.
Michael Roberts, D.C.
Marc Rogers, D.C.
Les Ruskin. D.C.
David Sandefur, D.C.
Terry Sandman, D.C.,
D.A.C.B.R.
Rhonda Schroeder, D.C.
Gregory Schweitzer, D. C.
Marcy Smurthwaite, D.C.
Patricia Snair, D.C.
Eric Springer, D.C.
Anthony Stanganelli, D.C.
Tracy Stanganelli, D.C.
Colby Staubs, D.C.
james Strubbe, D.C.
April Sundblom. D.C.
Scott Thorpe, D.C.,
D.A.C.B.R.
Monte Venis, D.C.
William West, D.C.
Mark Wieland, D.C.
Najwa Worthen, D.C.
Steven Wyckoff, D.C.
PCCS PAID MEMBERS 2012“Thank you to the chiropractors below that are supporting the PCCS and PAC in 2012”
See page 6 for the 2012 Membership Application if you have not already mailed it in.
Contact Jennifer Comey, Executive Director, with any questions regarding membership at
(727) 398-5303 or email at: [email protected]
We appreciate your support of our society which works hard to serve & represent you.Names listed in BOLD have donated to the PAC
(Political Action Committee)
A.We�don’t�know.�While�the�new�law�defines�EMC,�it�does�not�provide
examples�of�what�injuries�(ICD-9s)�it�considers�an�EMC.�The�definition
of�“emergency�medical�condition”�in�the�new�legislation�is:�A�medical
condition�manifesting�itself�by�acute�symptoms�of�sufficient�severity,
which�may�include�severe�pain,�such�that�the�absence�of�immediate
medical�attention�could�reasonably�be�expected�to�result�in�any�of�the
following:
(a)�Serious�jeopardy�to�patient�health.
(b)�Serious�impairment�to�bodily�functions.
(c)�Serious�dysfunction�of�any�bodily�organ�or�part.�
Q. If�an�accident�victim�timely�presents�at�an�ER�or�MD/DO/PA/ARNP
provider�and�is�diagnosed�with�an�“emergency�care�condition,”�triggering
the�$10K�benefit,�are�they�able�to�follow�up�with�ANY�provider,�including
a�DC?�Or�must�they�go�only�to�MD/DO/PA/ARNP�providers�if�not
referred�specifically�to�a�DC?�
A. Follow-up�care�can�be�with�a�DC�regardless�of�whether�there�is�an
EMC�or�non-EMC�determination.�There�will�only�be�$2,500�available�if
there�is�a�non-EMC�determination.�The�full�$10,000�in�benefits�is
available�if�there�is�an�EMC�determination.�The�DC�does�not�need�a
referral.�Follow-up�care�must�be�consistent�with�the�original�diagnosis.�
DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
Q. Does�the�$2500�limit�include�diagnostic�testing?
A. Unfortunately,�it�appears�diagnostic�testing�is�included�in�the�$2500
limit.�
MASSAGE AND ACUPUNCTURE
Q. Can�I�do�massage�on�a�patient�and�get�reimbursed?
A. No.�As�of�January�1,�2013,�PIP�insurers�are�not�required�to
reimburse�massage�“as�defined�in�s.�480.033�or�acupuncture�as�defined�in
s.�457.102,�regardless�of�the�person,�entity,�or�licensee�providing�massage
or�acupuncture.”�
MULTIDISCIPLINARY OFFICES
Q. If�I�am�part�of�a�multidisciplinary�practice�with�an�M.D.�who
diagnoses�an�EMC,�can�the�DC�treat�for�follow-up�care�up�to�the�$10,000
in�benefits?
A. YES�as�long�as�that�treatment�is�reasonable,�necessary,�and�related�to
the�automobile�accident.�
EXAMINATIONS UNDER OATH
Q. If�my�patient�is�asked�to�attend�an�Examination�Under�Oath,�will�my
bills�be�put�on�hold?
A. Yes,�quite�possibly.�The�new�law�allows�the�auto�insurer�to�hold
payment�to�providers�until�the�insured�attends�an�EUO.�
Q. Does�the�new�law�require�me�(the�treating�Dr.)�to�sit�for�an�EUO?
A. No,�just�the�patient/insured.
RATE ROLL BACKS
Q. Does�the�new�law�require�auto�carriers�to�reduce�premiums?
A. No.�There�is�a�provision�in�the�new�law�to�suggest�that�auto�carriers
will�reduce�premiums,�but�the�carrier�simply�has�to�justify�why�it�could
not�reduce�the�rate�in�order�for�it�not�to�cut�premiums.
This information has been provided by the Florida Chiropractic
Association. FCAChiro.org
Continued from Pg. 8
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The 112th Congress should enact
Legislation to provide Tricare beneficiaries
with access to Chiropractic Care.
The 112th Congress should enact Student
Loan Repayment Legislation that will
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Repeal the Flawed and unsustainable
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Chiropractic Physicians: A Low Cost
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SportsFest is coming up April 28It will be held at the Sirata on St. Pete Beach.
Pinellas County Chiropractic Society will have a team competing in: Tug O War, Volleyball, Surf and Turf Relay, Dodgeball and Corn Toss.
If you are interested in being a part of the team please contact Dr. Woody Brown or just plan on coming out and cheering
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