The Difference Between Care Plans and Treatment Plans

18 Jul 20263 CPD

About the event

Saturday, July 18 : 1:00PM - 4:00 PM CST Online Webinar 3 hours John Davila, DC, FICC Dr. John Davila brings clarity to one of the most misunderstood areas in chiropractic documentation and compliance in this timely and practice-focused webinar. As scrutiny surrounding documentation, medical necessity, and Medicare billing continues to increase, chiropractors must clearly understand the critical distinction between a “care plan” and a “treatment plan” and how improper documentation can place reimbursement and compliance at risk. Drawing directly from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) findings and Medicare regulations, this course breaks down the misconceptions that have existed within the profession for years. Participants will gain practical insight into what Medicare reviewers are truly looking for, how to properly define a “case,” and how to create treatment plans that clearly demonstrate functional improvement and medical necessity.

This engaging three-hour webinar will help attendees strengthen documentation practices, reduce audit vulnerability, and improve confidence when navigating Medicare requirements. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or newer to practice, this course offers essential guidance to help protect your practice while elevating patient care documentation standards.

By the end of the program, attendees will better understand:

  • Key Medicare regulations impacting chiropractic documentation
  • The OIG’s interpretation of care plans and treatment plans
  • Common documentation pitfalls leading to denials
  • How to structure compliant, defensible treatment plans
  • Best practices for demonstrating functional improvement and medical necessity

If documentation uncertainty has ever caused frustration or concern in your practice, this webinar will provide the clarity and practical tools you need to move forward with confidence.

This is a sychronous webinar meaning that you must be presently logged into the event from 1:00 - 4:00 PM CST on Saturday, July 18th.

PACE Approved States: AK, KS, ME, MN, MO, ND, NY, SD, TN
No Prior Approval (NPA) States: CO, CT, DC, DE, ID, IL, IA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MT, NE, NH, NJ, OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY Attendees are advised to check with their boards to ensure this is in accordance with state rules and regulations. Approval of this course is not an acknowledgement or ruling by the Board that the methods taught in this course are recognized and approved by the Board as the appropriate practice of chiropractic as defined in 331.010, RSMo.
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What you will learn

  • Key Medicare regulations impacting chiropractic documentation
  • The OIG's interpretation of care plans and treatment plans
  • Common documentation pitfalls leading to denials
  • How to structure compliant, defensible treatment plans
  • Best practices for demonstrating functional improvement and medical necessity

Who it is for

Target audience

  • Chiropractors, from seasoned practitioners to those newer to practice

Schedule

Saturday, July 18: 1:00PM - 4:00 PM CST, 3 hours, Online Webinar

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ChesterfieldChesterfield, MO · United States
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Additional notes

Synchronous webinar; must be logged in live from 1:00-4:00 PM CST. PACE Approved: AK, KS, ME, MN, MO, ND, NY, SD, TN. NPA States: CO, CT, DC, DE, ID, IL, IA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MT, NE, NH, NJ, OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY. Check with your board for compliance.

$60

18 Jul 2026

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