Michigan Association of Chiropractors

02/20/2026

MAC Members ONLY HIPAA and Current Insurance Updates Webinar recording now available at https://shorturl.at/ZkCgc

02/19/2026

Earlier today, MAC Chairman of the Board Dr. Robert Markle (left) and Assistant Director Tim Gaughan (right) met with two important members of the House Insurance Committee, Majority Vice Chair Mark Tisdel (R-Rochester Hills) and state Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport), on House Bill 5478, the MAC-developed chargeback bill. Rep. Tisdel represents the 55th House District, which is located in Oakland County and includes Rochester, Rochester Hills, and part of Oakland Charter Township. Rep. Lightner represents the 45th District, which includes parts of Calhoun, Jackson, and Kalamazoo counties. Thanks, Rep. Tisdel and Rep. Lightner, for meeting with us today on this important legislation!

02/18/2026

Webinar: HIPAA & Insurance Practice Update
Thursday, February 19th at 9:00 AM

This is a MAC Member Benefit!
MAC Members: Please see the comments section or your email for a link to the webinar!

02/13/2026

Congrats Dr. BOB!

A little congratulatory shout-out to Dr. BOB for being inducted into the Standish-Sterling High School Hall of Fame last night! 🏆🏅 His many accomplishments for being an athlete, team doc, and coach were recognized and celebrated! Way to go Dr. Bob!

02/11/2026

Earlier today, MAC Assistant Director Tim Gaughan attended an event for state Senator Michael Webber (R-Rochester Hills), a key member of the Michigan Senate’s Health Policy Committee. Sen. Webber represents the 9th Senate District, which is located in Oakland and Macomb counties, including Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Utica, as well as parts of Troy, Oakland Township, Shelby Township, and Sterling Heights. Throughout his time in the Michigan Legislature, Sen. Webber has advocated for policies that strengthen behavioral health systems, expand prevention and treatment resources, reduce barriers to care, and improve the lives of people living with mental health and substance use conditions.

02/10/2026

MAC MEMBERS: Tune in tomorrow night for the Statewide Meeting and get 1 CE!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82407106216

02/06/2026

With the Winter Olympics starting tonight, take a look back at the history of chiropractic at the Olympic Games. Did you know that the first official US Olympic team chiropractor was Dr. George Goodheart, who practiced in Detroit and Grosse Pointe for more than 60 years? Dr. Goodheart served at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.

“If I could put a percentage value on it, I think I compete eight to ten percent better from regular chiropractic care. I think that is how much of a benefit it is, if not more. If it wasn’t for chiropractic, I wouldn’t have won the gold medal. Every track & field athlete that I have ever met ...

02/04/2026

The current ABN Form CMS-R-131 was set to expire on January 31, 2026. CMS is actively developing the updated version of the form. Once the new ABN form is finalized, CMS will announce its release on its website, along with any related implementation guidance. Providers should continue using the existing ABN form until further instructions are issued.

The MAC Insurance Relations team will monitor events and inform you once the new form is finalized. Stay tuned!

01/30/2026

As we head into 2026, many chiropractic offices are experiencing issues with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that are affecting claims processing and reimbursement. While all MA plans are required by law to cover the same services as Medicare Part B, payer-specific processes and administrative changes often create challenges within practices. MAC Members: For a summary from MAC Insurance Director Stephanie Davidson of the most recent problems and steps to address them, see this article in the Latest News section of the MAC home page.

https://chiromi.com/2026/01/28/2026-medicare-advantage-issues-to-watch/

01/27/2026

Earlier today, state Rep. Curtis VanderWall (R-Ludington) introduced House Bill 5478, MAC-developed, bipartisan legislation that would put a reasonable time limit on insurance company “chargebacks” (also known as “takebacks,” “clawbacks,” or “recoupments”), except in cases of fraud. Get involved today! Send an email to your state representative TODAY and ask him or her to support House Bill 5478!

Earlier today, state Rep. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington, pictured) introduced House Bill 5478, MAC-developed legislation that would put a reasonable time limit on insurance company “chargebacks” (also known as “takebacks,” “clawbacks,” or “recoupments”), except in cases of fraud. Char...

01/23/2026

MAC President Ken Murkowski, MAC Government Relations Committee Chair Chris Dolecki and National University student Taylor Nelson traveled to Washington D.C. on Thursday to participate in ACA Engage Capitol Hill Day to garner support for the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act and discuss other important issues with Michigan's congressional delegation.

01/15/2026

The time has come for insurance chargeback reform in Michigan!

Contact your lawmaker at the link below and urge them to co-sponsor State Rep. Curt VanderWall's chargeback bill.

https://chiromi.com/legislative-action-center/