CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Kelly Golob, DC is the President of Tumwater Chiropractic Center, a multi-location multi-disciplinary chiropractic clinic system in the Olympia area. He is currently a WSCA board member representing District 10, a former state delegate for the ACA, and has been advocating for the chiropractic profession nationally since before
smart phones were a thing. In this issue, he is the author of “The Numbers Don’t Lie: A New Study Confirms What Our Members Already Know.”
Dr. Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, CPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow
is Senior Vice President at Practisync, a WSCA Corporate Member. Practicync helps chiropractic practices improve collections and reduce billing and compliance problems through expert billing, coding and audit support. Dr. Gwilliam provides an update
on ICD-10 2027 Coding. Lawyer™
Arthur D. Leritz, JD is a partner at Adler Giersch, a Leadership Level WSCA Corporate Member. Mr. Leritz represents individuals who have sustained traumatic injuries, with a focus on brain and spinal trauma. An AV-rated attorney, he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized as a Washington Super . Mr. Leritz also regularly teaches continuing education courses
throughout the year, sharing his experience in personal injury law with healthcare professionals and other providers who care for injured patients. Licensed in Washington and Oregon, he is a former advisory board member for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Washington and an active member of leading state and national legal associations. He contributes the article “Timing is Everything: Knowing When and How to Refer Your Patient to an Attorney.”
Katie McNichols
is an experienced writer and editor, specializing in digital content. The aim of her blog posts is to demystify digital marketing for healthcare professionals. She hopes to equip them with the tools they need to build an online presence that promotes their services and grows their practice. In collaboration with
Online Chiro, a Platinum Level WSCA Corporate Member, she discusses the importance of effective website design for chiropractic practices in this issue.
Kimberly Palmer-Yee, DC is a longtime member of the WSCA, having served as WSCA President and currently serving as the association’s Legislative Representative. She has practiced chiropractic in Federal Way for the past 25 years alongside her husband, Dr. Edward Yee. Dr. Palmer Yee also serves on the Fife Public Schools
Board of Directors, where she is completing her ninth year of service. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for her patients and has worked to keep chiropractic strong, relevant, and accessible to the communities she serves. She provides the Legislative Update in this issue.
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WSCA Board Members Dist. 1: John Sim, DC
Dist. 2: Sarah Kotlerman, DC Dist. 3: Paul Reed, DC
Dist. 4: Kristina Coppock, DC Dist. 5: Mark Jones, DC Dist. 6: Luther Chau, DC
Dist. 7: Diane Sherwood-Palmer, DC Dist. 8: Thomas Ovenell District 9: Karm Virk, DC District 10: Kelly Golob, DC
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