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If the heirs of a chiro office are not licensed, what do they have to do with the office upon death of the owner? - ANSWER- Dispose of it w/in 6 months W/in 4 months they can request an extension of the 6 months if needed How long does one have to dispose of his/her shares of an office or of their practice if they become disqualified from practicing?
- ANSWER- 90 days It is illegal to offer a student a job in a chiro office - ANSWER- Yes, it is illegal to offer a student a job in a chiro office
What should a chiropractor do who knows of another chiropractor who is breaking the law according to California state board? - ANSWER-Report the other chiro to the executive officer of the Ca state board Consequences of a licensed doctor who becomes mentally ill - ANSWER-- Board requires examination by board approved psychiatrist
- probation
- revoke license up to 1 year When does the board reinstate a license that becomes revoked d/t mental illness? - ANSWER-Evidence from one or more physician - designated by the board - that there is no more illness or the situation is under control What requirement may the board put upon a recovered mentally ill doctor in order to reinstate their license after they receive approval letter from physician that mental illness isn't problem anymore? - ANSWER-- Oral or written, practical or clinical examination
- Additional training with oral or written examination
- Complete diagnostic examination
What is needed to release patient records? - ANSWER-Written consent or valid legal order (court order) How long do you have to provide the board with records? - ANSWER-Active: immediately Inactive: 10 days (Records must be immediately accessible and shown as such to the Board Rep if requested) How long do you have to correct for inaccurate billing charges (specifically over billing) - ANSWER-30 days from the time you discovered it to reissue a full reimbursement When may a patient be MUA? - ANSWER-When anesthesia is administered by a CA licensed physician or surgeon How many DC's are needed for MUA - ANSWER- 2 When can you advertise "free" services? - ANSWER-When it's truly offered at no cost. If something else is needed during the visit at a fee - the patient must be informed and agree
What must be included in the informed consent? - ANSWER- Material risk - or risk of bodily harm. Verbal and written consent When does CA provide a temporary license? - ANSWER- NEVER How long do you have to keep your application fingerprint receipt? - ANSWER-3 years What is the minimum age for a chiropractor - ANSWER- 21 years How long must denied applicants wait to reapply for licensure? - ANSWER-2 years How many CE are needed (grad after June 8, 2011)? - ANSWER-24 total
- 2 ethics
- 4 history, billing or technique Nothing to do with increasing business counts Up to 12 can be distance learning
How long does a CE provider have to mail a licensee their certificate of completion of the course? - ANSWER- 30 days What length of time must CE classes be? - ANSWER- 50 minutes for 1 CE credit Can CE Course material endorse manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of chiro products? - ANSWER-No, endorsements are not allowed in CE material When is CE not needed? - ANSWER-Inactive status First year of licensure Instructor that has taught for 1 year, teaches 8 credits 6 months out of year CE instructor (1 hour of teaching = 1 CE credit up to 24) How many CE can you earn as an examiner on Part IV of NBCE
- ANSWER- 6 CE credits When are your CE exempt? - ANSWER-When you have been a board member for 1 year
How many CE's are needed to renew a revoked license? - ANSWER-The requirement (24 CE) for each year the license has not been active 1 year - 24 CE 2 years - 48 CE's ... When do you provide your CE credit certificates to the board? - ANSWER-They do random audits. How long do you keep your CE certificates? - ANSWER- 4 years What is the consequence for a CE provider if they provide the Board with false information about the CE credits of a licensee?
- ANSWER-Lose their provider status for up to 10 years How much is the fee to file as a corporation with the board? - ANSWER-$ How much insurance is required in California for a chiropractic corporation? - ANSWER-$450K per year total per employee $150 max per claim per employee $50K min per employee
When does a license become forfeited? - ANSWER- 60 days past it's renewal date Requirements to renew a forfeiture license? - ANSWER- Forfeiture Notice form Application for Restoration form Double the annual renewal fee ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
- CE credits for each renewal period
- have been practicing in another state with valid license and current CE credits for that state
- Passed NBCE w/in 6 mos of application Restoring inactive license requirements - ANSWER-- Inactive to Active Status Application
- $313 application fee
- CE equivalent to that required for a SINGLE license renewal period (24)
Restoring a cancelled license requirements - ANSWER- Application for restoration of license form with one of the following
- CE credits for each renewal period
- have been practicing in another state with valid license and current CE credits for that state
- Passed NBCE w/in 6 mos of application Disclosure required for licensure renewal - ANSWER-Any convictions in the US or any other country and any traffic violations over $ Consequence of fraud - ANSWER-Revoked license Who sends the letter of admonishment (scold) - ANSWER- Executive Officer What information do you receive in the letter of admonishment?
- ANSWER-details and facts of violation Reference to the Chiro Act Statue or regulation violated order of abatement
Can you appeal the Executive Officer's decision resulting from a conference contesting a letter of admonishment? - ANSWER- No. The decision is FINAL. How long do you have to comply or show proof of compliance with an order of abatement after a conference contesting the letter of admonishment if the final decision is that you comply with the letter? - ANSWER-30 days from the date it was mailed Do all citations have an associated fine? - ANSWER-No, a citation may be issued w/o the assessment of a fine How will a citation be served? - ANSWER-In writing Describe facts of violation ("...with particularity") Reference to law or regulation violated Served in person or certified US Mail Practicing w/o a license charge - ANSWER-Prohibit you from getting a license for a designated "fixed" period of time Fine up to $
Two options to contest a citation (different from letter of admonishment)? - ANSWER-Written request to the board w/in 30 days from the DATE of the citation (not when you receive it) for a hearing May also w/in 14 days request an informal hearing with the Executive Officer What is the process if you go through an informal hearing with the Executive Officer to contest a citation? - ANSWER- Conference w/in 30 days of when they receive the request Written decision w/in 14 days from the date of the informal conference Decision is FINAL If citation is dismissed - hearing will be automatically withdrawn If citation is affirmed - proceed with hearing or withdraw hearing and comply with citation How can you get an extension on an order of abatement or citation? - ANSWER-After reasonable diligence, you can request, in writing, an extension from the Executive Officer.
No referrals to labs where there is a financial gain No payment if you see a patient who was unlawfully referred When can you refer a patient to a lab where you have a financial gain if they go there? - ANSWER-- When it is clearly disclosed to the patient that you have a financial gain if they go to this lab
- When there are no other referrals w/in 25 miles or 40 minutes driving the shortest route If you are referring to a lab where you have a financial gain because they are the only available lab due to distance regulations and a new closer lab (where you don't have a financial gain) opens up two blocks away - how long do you have to start referring patients there? - ANSWER-6 months How can you refer to another doc in a multi doctor office? - ANSWER-Financial gain is printed and displayed in an obvious place in the reception/waiting area What are some key points to having a chiropractic referral service? - ANSWER-Patient initiated responses to advertising Service doesn't employ solicitor No fees associated with patient gain
Visit cost isn't more for referral patients Registered with board Disclose if 50% of referrals are to one doctor Is it legal to do advanced billing? - ANSWER-No. you may not charge an open line of credit or charge patient before treatment is incurred and treatment plan is laid out with details of the cost of each service How long do you have to refund the money to a third party creditor if the patient request a refund for services not yet rendered? - ANSWER-15 business days What must the patient receive in order to establish a credit or loan through a third party in order to pay for services? - ANSWER-A notice, either written or electronic, on one page or one screen in 14 pt. type disclosing that they are applying for a line of credit with their signature at the end What MUST be done prior to arranging or establishing credit for treatment? - ANSWER-A written treatment plan
When is it okay to give patient a discounted fee? - ANSWER- When there is reasonable cause to believe the patient is not eligible for insurance coverage or reimbursement, coverage under Medi-Cal program, or medical care. A file is kept on you as a doctor which includes any infractions and violations exceeding $3000 in damages for any claim. These records are public records and you can send in any explanation letter to be included in the file. - ANSWER-A file is kept on you as a doctor which includes any infractions and violations exceeding $3000 in damages for any claim. These records are public records and you can send in any explanation letter to be included in the file. How long before a file is purged if a complaint or report is found without merit? - ANSWER-5 years What is not accessible to you from your public records file which records all the reports or claims against you? - ANSWER- The source of the complaint When must the board be notified of any claims against a doctor?
- ANSWER-- When the claim award is over $3 000
- Within 30 days of the written and signed settled agreement OR
- After service of arbitration award on the parties What must an insurer have from the doctor to settle a claim? - ANSWER-The doctor's consent What happens if you have a claim against you and you do not have insurance? - ANSWER-You will be reported to the board 45 days to submit a full report to the board How long before the board is notified of a felony committed by a licensee? - ANSWER-48 Hours What information does the board receive by the district attorney regarding a licensee who has committed a felony? - ANSWER- Your ID Charges Facts of the crime How long must you keep records regarding a matter which was filed with the board concerning a felony? - ANSWER-3 years
