Category Archives: Encounter / SOAP

DHHS OIG Targeting Tactics for Chiropractic Audits

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Mike Norworth

While you were making last minute preparations for ICD-10, the Department of Health & Human Services Office of the Inspector General published a new report on 9/29/2015. The report makes specific recommendations to CMS with regard to curbing “questionable and inappropriate payments … Continue reading →

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Chiropractic Audits & Malpractice: Backups to the Rescue

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Mike Norworth

Irony? I was well into editing this blog entry before being contacted last week by a DHHS Special Agent involved in a NYC investigation. One of my final suggestions — during a conversation that stretched past an hour — was … Continue reading →

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Auditors Are Actively Looking For Documentation Shortcuts

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Mike Norworth

Technology can make clinical documentation faster & more efficient. But beware the temptation – even when the means are at hand – to take these time saving ideals too far. There may be consequences. The Department of Health & Human … Continue reading →

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The Encounter vs. The Audit

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Karen Walters, D.C.

For most D.C.’s, audits tend to be both rare and frightening. When a large insurance company contacted Dr. H at his Kentucky clinic, requested myriad patient records, and asked for reimbursement of substantial fees, I have no doubt he was … Continue reading →

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Getting Started With the Encounter: FAQ

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mike Norworth

Existing clients often ask similar questions about the Encounter. Here are some answers: There is no extra charge for the Encounter. It’s included with full functionality in every version of ECLIPSE so you can easily track your clinical documentation / … Continue reading →

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Review of Systems

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Karen Walters, D.C.

An initial case history typically includes a long list of symptoms related to every system in the body. Our clinical experience has demonstrated that doctors often have distinctly varied lists of items in their respective “Review of Systems” (ROS). These … Continue reading →

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