The Difference Between Care Plans and Treatment Plans

John Davila

DC, FICC

Dr. Davila graduated in 1994 from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. He then established three successful practices in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, area which he operated for 13 years. Since 2000, Dr. Davila has been training doctors and staff on the topics of federal and state level insurance compliance. He has consulted for Axis Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, American Specialty Health Network, Colonial Life, Companion Property and Casualty, Chiropractic Network of the Carolinas, and Palmetto GBA (South Carolina Medicare). Dr. Davila is a regular seminar presenter on the topics of how to navigate Medicare; perform internal audits to reduce risk and manage the possibility of post-payment audits; implementation of internal insurance compliance programs; and documentation that satisfies medical necessity. He is a lifetime member of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) and a member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Dr. Davila continues to give back through his involvement with several chiropractic colleges by working with students, faculty, and administration to improve their education on compliance. He is a core presenter for Palmer College's Center for Business Development programs, served as a compliance consultant for Parker University's chiropractic clinics, and is a past adjunct faculty member at Sherman College of Chiropractic. In 2021, Dr. Davila was recognized as a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors, Inc., for his contributions towards the advancement of the chiropractic profession.