Resource Centers:(News, information, and tools to support your practice)
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The many 'R' words 03/17/2010 Reduce, reuse, and recycle. Who would’ve thought three little words could become such a call to action? |
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From classmate to colleague 03/17/2010 The next time you are in class, take a good look at the faces of your classmates. |
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Ask the Attorney: How can I treat Medicare patients? 03/17/2010 Q. I am starting my own practice in an area with a large senior citizen population on Medicare and would like to provide services to them. What do I need to know from a legal perspective? |
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Case In Point: No x-rays = trouble 03/17/2010 A 78-year-old female patient presented for first time chiropractic care, reporting limited range of motion in the upper torso, slight pain on movement, and limited ability to lift even relatively light objects without “discomfort in the middle back.” |
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Prospective: Going green in chiropractic 03/17/2010 The worldwide recognition of Al Gore’s documentary An Inconvenient Truth and the subsequent Oscar awarded the effort set the stage for a shift in global attitudes toward the “green movement.” |
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Its easy being green 03/17/2010 Contrary to song performed by Kermit the Frog in 1970, creating a sustainable practice and lifestyle can be easy — when you start with small steps. |
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Practical Leadership: Don't be a drive-by training victim 03/17/2010 We’ve all seen it: The one-time campaign, the one-time class, the one-day training event sold as a solution. |
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Chiro Biz Quiz: Dealing with the unhappy patient 03/17/2010 Sooner or later, you will be confronted by an unhappy or angry patient. |
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Team Tips: Communicate the correct message 03/17/2010 Ever hear the phrase, “It’s not what you say, but how you say it”? |
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Practical Documentation: Doing the right thing the wrong way can cost you 03/17/2010 Examples of doing the right thing the wrong way happen every day in chiropractic clinics across the nation. |
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A new business model 03/17/2010 Multidisciplinary pain treatment practices have become more common and can offer many advantages to a pain management office. |
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Are you winging it? 03/17/2010 A troubling trend has happened as multidisciplinary practices have increased in popularity over the last few years. |
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Labor of love 03/17/2010 It has been said before that if you are doing what you love, then it is not work. |
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Why smart people 'don't get it' 03/17/2010 You’re in line in the supermarket. In the cart of the woman in front of you, you notice gluten-free flour, raw nuts, spinach, and…a bottle of over-the-counter pain reliever?! |
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What is your exit strategy? 03/17/2010 Given current economic conditions, you now have numerous issues to assess while planning for retirement. |
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Why do I need a patient treatment plan? 03/17/2010 Q: I’ve heard that patient treatment plans are important, but I’m not sure why I need them. Do they help me get paid faster? |
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Team training equals success 03/17/2010 Several months ago, a football player gave an interview after his last game before retiring. |
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Practical Documentation: Documenting your diagnosis 03/17/2010 Wikipedia defines a differential diagnosis as a systematic method used to identify unknowns. |
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Hand out 'gold stars' 03/17/2010 Have you ever noticed one of your employees doing an exceptional job handling a difficult customer? |
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Investing in your future 03/17/2010 In this recession, beginning a specialty diplomate program or obtaining a certification is one way to invest in your future today. You can enhance your education and expertise as well as expand the services your practice can offer to new and existing patients — thereby potentially increasing your bottom line. |
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Report: Wave of US doctors to adopt EMRs 03/17/2010 Fifty-eight percent of U.S. physicians who don't use electronic medical records (EMRs) intend to purchase an EMR system within the next two years, according to a new report from Accenture. |
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Chiro Biz Quiz: Conduct a productive job interview 03/17/2010 Getting and retaining the right personnel is vital to the success of your practice. |
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Thanks Coach! 03/17/2010 How to determine the merits of having a coach and if you need one |
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Success File: 4 steps to becoming better known 03/17/2010 There are two ways to get to the top of an oak tree. One is to sit on an acorn and wait patiently; the other is to climb. |
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Never C.L.I.M.B. alone 03/17/2010 All great athletes have a coach — someone to provide constructive feedback to keep them at the top of their game. |
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Build a nutrition ancillary in 4 basic steps 03/17/2010 No complaint is more unnerving than the one voiced by a patient. |
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FINALLY understanding chiropractic 03/17/2010 The chiropractic dilemma has plagued the profession for the last 114 years. |
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Logan names new VP of academic affairs 03/17/2010 George A. Goodman, DC, FICC, president of Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs, has announced the appointment of Robert M. Scott as vice president of academic affairs at the school. |
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Study reveals Thera-Band reduces fall risk, increases bone density 03/17/2010 It’s been well-established that exercise has numerous health benefits, yet it is only recently exercise has been shown safe and effective at improving health and quality of life in older adults. |
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Tips for breathing easy this allergy season 03/17/2010 According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, roughly 20 percent of Americans suffer from allergies. |
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Think of it like a game show 03/16/2010 What is a DC’s average total compensation for the year 2008? You have all of your lifelines including the 50:50, phone-a-friend, and ask the audience. |
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What to do before graduation 03/16/2010 As graduation draws nearer, the reality of actually applying what you’ve learned in a real-world practice setting starts to sink in. |
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Finance and Taxes: Recovering with new tax breaks 03/16/2010 The American recovery and reinvestment act of 2009, a nearly $800 billion stimulus package, includes nearly $300 billion in potential tax savings. |
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Consult the Coach: Your chiropractic operating system 03/16/2010 An operating system is ultimately what enables all programs on your computer to run. |
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Well designed stress reduction 03/16/2010 It is midday, and as Mrs. Smith walks into the office she is greeted by the warm and inviting smile of Mary, your front desk chiropractic assistant (CA). |
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Survey says ... 03/16/2010 How did the responses add up in our 12th Annual Salary & Expense Survey? |
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Practical Leadership: Tell it to me straight, Doc 03/16/2010 Communication is key — in fact, it’s everything. So often, however, people are not taught how to do it well. |
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Communicating to advance wellness 03/16/2010 Many of you have a strong belief in wellness care and envision your practice with a foundational emphasis on it. |
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The e-mod effect 03/16/2010 Workers’ compensation coverage is a necessary cost of doing business in America — and for good reason. |
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Meet the DC 03/16/2010 Despite growing up in Toronto, Canada, Pawan Sabharwal, DC, attended New York Chiropractic College, in Seneca Falls, N.Y., graduating in August 2008. |
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Wylde about wellness 03/16/2010 Bryce Wylde, HD, discusses his Vaughan Medical Centre, his philosophy on wellness, and the Centre’s successful addition of spinal decompression |
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A winning combination 03/16/2010 Right 06, left 22, right 09. We’d like to tell you that was the combination to all the practice secrets in the world…. |
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A winning combination 03/16/2010 Right 06, left 22, right 09. We’d like to tell you that was the combination to all the practice secrets in the world…. |
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Staying natural: Doing the unexpected 03/16/2010 People make decisions based on trust. Whether among friends, peers, or competitors, trust builds most relationships. |
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Staying natural: Doing the unexpected 03/16/2010 People make decisions based on trust. Whether among friends, peers, or competitors, trust builds most relationships. |
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Ask the Attorney: Response to an audit letter 03/16/2010 Q: I recently received a request for a refund for over-payment by an insurance company. Although I received the payment several years ago, I no longer see the patient and my income flow is no longer what it was. |
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Ask the Attorney: Response to an audit letter 03/16/2010 Q: I recently received a request for a refund for over-payment by an insurance company. Although I received the payment several years ago, I no longer see the patient and my income flow is no longer what it was. |
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Implement a compliance program 03/16/2010 As chiropractors, most of the problems you see today arise from lack of compliance with federal and state law. |
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Implement a compliance program 03/16/2010 As chiropractors, most of the problems you see today arise from lack of compliance with federal and state law. |
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Preparing for the evolution of EHR to PHR 03/16/2010 Electronic health records (EHRs) are now a core element of our national healthcare system. |
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Preparing for the evolution of EHR to PHR 03/16/2010 Electronic health records (EHRs) are now a core element of our national healthcare system. |
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Should I practice here or there? 03/16/2010 Begin the process of choosing the optimum office location by asking yourself five simple questions: |
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Should I practice here or there? 03/16/2010 Begin the process of choosing the optimum office location by asking yourself five simple questions: |
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Retail: A natural fit 03/16/2010 Today, many chiropractors offer nutritional supplements as a convenience to their patients — but that hasn’t always been the case. |
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Retail: A natural fit 03/16/2010 Today, many chiropractors offer nutritional supplements as a convenience to their patients — but that hasn’t always been the case. |
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Wellness at work 03/16/2010 Standard Process’ award-winning model for a corporate wellness program may help you implement one for your practice or a business near you |
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Wellness at work 03/16/2010 Standard Process’ award-winning model for a corporate wellness program may help you implement one for your practice or a business near you |
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Why instrument adjusting? 03/16/2010 10 reasons why you should incorporate this technique |
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Why instrument adjusting? 03/16/2010 10 reasons why you should incorporate this technique |
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Practical Leadership: The great benefit to being you 03/16/2010 Knowing what drives your thoughts, actions, and behaviors is one of the best ways of being able to improve them. |
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Practical Leadership: The great benefit to being you 03/16/2010 Knowing what drives your thoughts, actions, and behaviors is one of the best ways of being able to improve them. |
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Success File: The #1 practice builder 03/16/2010 What single factor contributes most to the success of your practice? |
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Success File: The #1 practice builder 03/16/2010 What single factor contributes most to the success of your practice? |
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Sharing fame and blame 03/16/2010 Bringing a partner in your practice can be the best of times, or it can be the worst of times. |
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Sharing fame and blame 03/16/2010 Bringing a partner in your practice can be the best of times, or it can be the worst of times. |
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WWW stands for win, win, win! 03/16/2010 No one needs to explain to you that generating and retaining patients is the very essence of your practice’s future success. |
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WWW stands for win, win, win! 03/16/2010 No one needs to explain to you that generating and retaining patients is the very essence of your practice’s future success. |
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Are you new here? 03/16/2010 |
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Utilizing the resources available to you after graduation 03/16/2010 |
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Finance and Taxes: Cheapest not always a less-expensive option 03/16/2010 Every chiropractor faces choices; however, making the right choice for your practice sometimes means selecting the option that costs the least. |
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Hepful hints to maximize collections 03/16/2010 With insurance companies tightening their belts during this economic crisis, well-managed, efficient billing and collections systems are more important than ever. |
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Practical Documentation: The art of the treatment plan 03/16/2010 Recently, an informal survey was conducted of a group of clients and seminar attendees. |
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The choice is yours 03/16/2010 How do you choose a consultant or management company? |
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The power behind motivation 03/16/2010 We’ve all probably heard stories that illustrate super human performance under intense motivation. |
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Start with service 03/16/2010 When starting or building a practice, one thing to keep in the forefront of your mind is customer service. Discover what to do, how to do it, and what to avoid by learning from the Customer Service Best Practices Survey. |
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Dates announced for Menieres disease lyceum 03/16/2010 The Meniere’s Research Organization will be hosting its 10th annual Meniere’s disease Lyceum in Grand Rapids, Mich. June 26, 2010, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. |
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ABC announces recipients of Botanical Excellence Awards 03/16/2010 The 5th Annual American Botanical Council Celebration and Awards Ceremony took place last night, honoring individuals and companies who influence the present and future of the herbal medicine movement. |
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ACA names William K. OConnell executive vice president 03/16/2010 The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Board of Governors today announced the hiring of William K. O’Connell as its new executive vice president. Connell succeeds Kevin Corcoran, who left the association in May 2009. |
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Simple exercises to enhance adolescents' health 03/16/2010 Simple, low-cost measures such as wearing a pedometer to inspire walking and spending a few minutes a day meditating can put adolescents on the track toward better health, researchers report. |
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Obama kicks off what may be final healthcare push 03/16/2010 U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday delivered an emotional closing argument for his healthcare plan, kicking off a week he hopes will end with a conclusive vote in Congress after a year of debate. Although publicly confident of passing the overhaul, Democrats in Washington were scrambling behind the scenes to line up |
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Success File: A new era of transparency is here 03/15/2010 Patients are becoming increasingly knowledgeable and discerning about the quality of healthcare being offered — both the process by which it is delivered as well as the outcome. |
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The Key to a healthy practice 03/15/2010 Most chiropractors would say they are reasonably self-aware, manage their attitudes and behaviors well, and are tuned in to their emotional state a good deal of the time. |
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Keeping it in the family 03/15/2010 It has often been said that a family that plays together is a family that stays together. |
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Inflammation and manipulative therapy 03/15/2010 Mention lower back pain and images of disc herniation, nerve impingement, and muscle spasm come to mind. |
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Study: Calcium may help you live longer 03/15/2010 Swedish researchers found that men who consumed the most calcium in food were 25 percent less likely to die over the next decade than their peers who took in the least calcium from food. None of the men took calcium supplements. |
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HHS announces $162 million to advance widespread meaningful use of health IT 03/15/2010 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced awards to help states facilitate health information exchange and advance health information technology (health IT). |
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Eon Systems launches new Web site 03/15/2010 Featuring extensive information about EON’s suite of practice management, documentation and paperless software products, the website also contains useful information about what is happening in the industry regarding EHR/EMR and where things stand with the ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act). |
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Let your patients find you 03/15/2010 The bottom line is, if you're interested in selling your wares in this day and age, it is paramount that you have a good looking, properly functioning website. And yet, sometimes even that isn’t enough. |
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Part III Test Committee meets at NBCE 03/15/2010 The Part III Test Committee gathered for its annual meeting at the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) in Greeley, Colo. Feb. 26-27, 2010. |
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Journal: Meditation effective for pain relief 03/15/2010 Meditation has analgesic benefits associated with creating a relaxed state of mind and enhancing the ability to moderate reactions to pain, according to new research published in The Journal of Pain, the peer review publication of the American Pain Society. |
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7th annual SACA Leadership Conference announced 03/15/2010 The Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) announced the 7th annual SACA Leadership Conference will be held April 30 to May 2 at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic (UBCC), in Bridgeport, Conn. |
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Obama delays Pacific trip for healthcare 03/15/2010 U.S. President Barack Obama is delaying his trip to Indonesia and Australia next week to stay home and focus on his final push for a healthcare overhaul, White House officials said on Friday. Obama, who had been scheduled to leave on March 18 on his first overseas travel of the year, plans |
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Standard Process donates $10,000 in scholarships 03/12/2010 Three students received $2,500 scholarships: Kelly Golob, a student at Southern California University of Health Sciences, and Darci Robertson and Stephanie Johnson, both students at Palmer College of Chiropractic-West. |
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ChiroHealthUSA supports F4CP with $6,000 pledge 03/12/2010 The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) announced ChiroHealthUSA has pledged $6,000 in support of the Foundation’s positive press campaign. |
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Enzymedica to unveil research at Natural Products Expo West 03/12/2010 The company will host an informational seminar and present new research for healthy aging featuring enzyme-based nutraceutical blends. Speaking at the lecture are renowned researcher and neurobiologist Cyndy D. Sanberg, PH.D., along with author and lecturer Jason E. Barker, N.D. |
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Anthem misrepresents ACAs position in advertisement 03/12/2010 An advertisement purchased by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and published in three Kentucky newspapers on March 8 uses a policy of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) to defend its position against a pro-chiropractic bill under consideration in the state senate. |
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Report: Employee benefits costs rising in North America 03/12/2010 Costs for employee benefits on the rise. |
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An herbal medicine for low back pain 03/11/2010 This study assessed the clinical efficacy of a chemically standardized willow bark extract in the treatment of osteoarthritis. |
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Future Health joins F4CP in mission for positive press 03/11/2010 The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public of the many benefits associated with chiropractic care, is pleased to welcome Future Health Inc. as a Silver level sponsor and gratefully acknowledges its $10,000 donation to the Foundation’s public awareness campaign. |
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Valensa International, UAS Laboratories announce joint production and marketing 03/11/2010 Valensa International (Eustis, FL USA) and UAS Laboratories (Eden Prairie, MN) announced they have entered into a license and supply agreement that provides UAS access to Valensa’s patented Cran-Gyn ingredient for use in a new, patent-pending “triple action” women’s health product called Cran-Gyn DDS. |
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Research and Markets: Electronic Medical Record Systems - Global Strategic Business Report 03/11/2010 Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/11ece4/electronic_medical) has announced the addition of the "Electronic |
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Charitable contributions 03/10/2010 This is in reference to Larry Jensen, MBA, and Marion DeMaria's, CPA article "It's tax time again!?" which appeard in Issue 3 of 2010. |
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Getting to the core 03/10/2010 Industry experts sink their teeth into how best to handle nutrition in the news and patients’ questions regarding just that. |
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Aiming at the airwaves 03/10/2010 Information comes at you from many different news sources. How do you disseminate the most correct and up-to-date information to your patients? |
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Private practice vs. employment 03/10/2010 The first issue most young DCs struggle with is whether to start their own practice, purchase a practice, or work for someone else. Let’s sort out the factors involved in this decision and compare the options against those factors. |
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Its tax time again!? 03/10/2010 A few suggestions to make your tax filing easier on you and your tax preparer |
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Adjustments are a way of life for Dr. Smith in Iraq 03/10/2010 A career in the armed services and one in chiropractic are similar in that both involve adjustments. A chiropractor gives adjustments to patients, while soldiers make adjustments in battle. CPT Scott Smith, DC, is one of the few to work in both capacities in Iraq. |
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Herbal expert featured on Spring U.S. seminar tour 03/10/2010 Kerry Bone, renowned as one of the herbal industry's top experts, begins "The Keys to Healthy Aging" seminar tour April 29. Presented by Standard Process Inc. and MediHerb, the tour will stop in five cities across the United States. |
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How much protein do you really need? 03/10/2010 Most research has found that the average person needs about 0.8 grams of protein per kg of body weight. |
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AnalysisU.S. politicians may unite in obesity battle 03/10/2010 One way to achieve bipartisanship in Washington may be to tackle an issue everyone can agree on the childhood obesity epidemic. The Obama administration and members of Congress from both parties agree action is needed. Obesity-related diseases cost the United States an estimated $147 billion each year, nearly 10 percent of all medical |
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A decision to be made 03/09/2010 What to do if you have hired … and now you have to fire |
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The potential of practical policies 03/09/2010 Are your protocols for missed appointments undermining your marketing efforts? |
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Leave those lemmings behind! 03/09/2010 Knowing the rules can keep you from following the pack into trouble |
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3 mindsets to wellness marketing 03/09/2010 In order to market wellness in chiropractic, you need to bring the gap between pain and symptoms closer to how you understand and define wellness so people actually understand what it is. |
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21st century marketing 03/09/2010 The days of hanging your shingle outside your front door and waiting for new patients to arrive has all but disappeared. |
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Stock those shelves! 03/09/2010 How to maximize results, retentions, and referrals through nutritional wellness |
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Just the facts, ma'am 03/09/2010 Today, as never before, third-party payers want to see a fact-based diagnosis that supports the prescribed treatment plan — a treatment plan that incorporates goals, timetables, and periodic evaluations that indicate whether the treatment is working. |
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AHPA announces 2010 award winners 03/09/2010 The American Herbal Products Association’s (AHPA) announced the winners of its fifth annual AHPA Awards to recognize individuals and companies making substantive, positive contributions to the herbal products industry. |
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SpiderTech rides the Night Train to Olympic Gold 03/09/2010 The Night Train, the World Champion USA1 four-man Bobsled team, steamed to new heights, taking the Olympic Gold Medal at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, bringing SpiderTech, sponsor and supplier to the team, along for the ride. |
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Medicare fee cuts delayed until March 31, 2010 03/09/2010 President Obama signed into law a bill that delays until March 31, 2010, the 21 percent Medicare fee cuts that were scheduled to take effect in 2010. |
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Study: Adjusting instruments and pregnancy 03/09/2010 As pointed out in the paper, a hand held adjusting instrument was used to perform one part of the adjustment known as Webster’s Technique. The instrument produces a very light impulse that helps “reset” the spinal or pelvic joints. |
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Security and EHRs: Smart cards coming soon? 03/09/2010 Electronic health records (EHR) are being heralded by the Obama Administration and many within the health profession as a way to improve record keeping and prevent inaccurate medical records. |
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Journal: Low level lasers used to treat COPD? 03/09/2010 Low level lasers have been utilized in medicine for decades with some being sold commercially in the United States under 510k exemption. Entest has identified applications for these low level lasers in potentially treating COPD in conjunction with stem cell therapy. |
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Non-traditional techniques in a hospital setting 03/09/2010 The study shows that an inpatient integrative medicine program can have a significant impact on pain in an environment where pain management continues to be a major challenge, and traditional medications can have negative consequences. |
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New Thera-Band FlexBar introduced 03/08/2010 Performance Health/Hygenic Corporation announced the introduction of the new Thera-Band FlexBar Yellow Resistance for upper extremity rehabilitation and stabilization training. This new Thera-Band FlexBar is the extra light resistance option for beginning rehab, pediatric, or geriatric patients. |
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Shirreffs gets down to business at TCC 03/08/2010 Tom Shirreffs of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at San Jacinto College visited the campus of Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) March 1 to discuss with interns how to start a business. |
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Book Review: The 100 Year Lifestyle Workout 03/08/2010 The 100 Year Lifestyle, written by Eric Plasker, DC, was released in March 2007 and became an international best seller. Dr. Plasker’s sequel, The 100 Year Lifestyle Workout, has just come out and it became the number one fitness book one week prior to its release, ahead of The Biggest Loser, and it includes chiropractic care at the core of the workout. |
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Just the facts, maam 03/08/2010 Historically, case management has relied on the individual physician’s interpretation of how the patient feels — for diagnosing the problem and for treating it — with treatment continuing until the patient feels better and/or the symptoms go away. |
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Exploring the origins of Echinacea 03/08/2010 ARS scientists study the genes of the Echinacea |
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Medicare physician payment cut goes into effect 03/08/2010 Physicians payment cut goes into effect |
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Double your patient volume 03/08/2010 ACOM Health's software allows DCs to double patient volume. |
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Is cash really king? 03/05/2010 Too often, doctors lurch into a cash-based practice because they don’t want to deal with insurance company issues. They don’t understand the insurance processes and the concepts behind proving medical necessity. |
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Screening athletes could prevent sudden deaths 03/05/2010 Several of the nearly 100 young US athletes who die suddenly and unexpectedly during sports every year could be saved through more effective screening for heart problems, US researchers suggested in a new study published Monday. The measures, according to another study, will cost less than $100 per athlete. Most of the |
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SpineUniverse Launches Social Media Community 03/05/2010 SpineUniverse, a Vertical Health website, provides the most comprehensive and expert-driven information on spinal |
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U.S. Medicare panel urges insurer payment cuts 03/05/2010 Medicare should cut U.S. government payments to private insurers and home healthcare providers, an advisory panel said in nonbinding recommendations released on Monday. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, or MedPac, repeated its earlier call for the federal government to pay private insurers that offer coverage known as Medicare Advantage the same as |
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U.S. health secretary presses insurers over rates 03/05/2010 The Obama administration stepped up its pressure on health insurers Thursday, calling on some of the top U.S. companies to be more public about "jaw-dropping" rate increases as Democrats make a final push for healthcare reform. U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, following a meeting with several top health insurance executives, said she |
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Wave of U.S. Physicians Planning to Adopt Electronic Medical Records, Accenture Report Finds 03/05/2010 Fifty-eight percent of U.S. physicians who don™t use electronic medical records (EMRs) intend to |
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U.S. fish oil makers, drugstores, sued over supplements 03/05/2010 A group including a California nonprofit organization is suing fish oil manufacturers and pharmacies that sell the popular supplements over their purported toxicity. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in San Francisco Supreme Court, claims that the makers and sellers of certain supplements found to contain high levels of PCB compounds -man-made industrial chemicals |
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New AMA Platform Will Include One-Stop Shop for EMR and Information Exchange for Physicians Nationwide 03/05/2010 The American Medical Association (AMA) and Dell announced |
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Terry Yochum speaks to TCC students 03/05/2010 Dr. Terry Yochum visited the campus of Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) Feb. 19. Yochum, a world renowned speaker on the subject of radiology and author of the book “Essentials of Skeletal Radiology,” gave a lecture to students on the fundamentals of x-ray interpretation. |
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Cleveland hires director for Master of Science in Health Promotion Program 03/05/2010 The administration at Cleveland College is pleased to announce that Dr. Karen Doyle has joined the college to direct the Master of Science in Health Promotion program on the Kansas City campus. |
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Passive exercise provides healthy physical activity for everyone 03/04/2010 Today, we're all aware of the numerous benefits physical exercise has for those looking to become healthier and live longer lives. However, for the elderly and/or disabled, traditional aerobic exercise can be painful, dangerous, or downright impossible. |
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Guest Editorial: Chiropractic demonstration report: Partly sunny with a chance of rain 03/04/2010 After reviewing the Report to Congress on the Evaluation of the Demonstration of Coverage of Chiropractic Services Under Medicare [inhalation], I don’t have the warm and fuzzy feeling others are reporting. |
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Holistic tips to fight insomnia 03/04/2010 A survey from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that overall, more than one in 10 people, or 11.1 percent, did not get enough sleep or rest on any night in the past 30 days. |
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Chiropractors, students, supporters unite at NCLC 03/04/2010 While President Obama’s summit on healthcare reform took place just blocks away, chiropractic leaders from across the nation gathered in Washington, D.C. and later met with congressional leaders to stress the importance of chiropractic’s role in national healthcare and Medicare reform. |
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International chiropractor of the year announced 03/04/2010 The Australian Spinal Research Foundation, a nonprofit, grant-making, chiropractic research foundation, announced today its president, Martin Harvey, DC, received the International Chiropractor of the Year Award at this year’s Parker Seminar. |
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Avoiding EMR stimulus guarantees 03/03/2010 Amid widespread speculation over proposed incentives for the adoption of electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems, physicians and medical practice managers should be wary of vendors promising guaranteed receipt of stimulus funds by their customers. |
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Acquiring new patients in the schools 03/02/2010 Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing students are teaming up with high schoolers from Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJHS) to bring awareness and share ideas about health care now and in the future. |
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Mississippi expands documentation system 03/01/2010 HealthPort today announced that Mississippi’s HealthSafeNet Impact EHR Project will expand its current use of HealthPort’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) solution by implementing the system at an additional four health centers across the state. |
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Journal: E-systems reducing doctor errors 03/01/2010 According to the study's authors, demonstrating improvements in safety with electronic prescribing is important to encourage its use, especially among community providers in solo and small group practices who mostly write prescriptions by hand. |
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International body updates funtional food specs 03/01/2010 New and updated quality standards for ingredients used in functional foods and a host of other food products manufactured, sold and consumed every day are included in the newly released seventh edition of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) |
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How to own the internet in your town 03/01/2010 Why is it important to dominate Google, or any of the search engines, today? The latest statistics answer that question. There are over one billion local searches being done every day and local Internet search is going up by 50 percent per year. |
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MCAOM receives full reaccreditation 03/01/2010 The Minnesota College of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine (MCAOM) at Northwestern Health Sciences University has received a full seven-year reaccreditation, the maximum length of time possible. |
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Freedom for Family Wellness Summit announces Call for Papers 03/01/2010 The ICPA's Freedom for Family Wellness Summit is scheduled for Oct. 21-24, 2010 in Washington, DC. |
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Life West's director of research elected CCE councilor 03/01/2010 Dr. Dale Johnson, director of research at Life Chiropractic College West, was elected to serve as a councilor for the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) starting January 2010. |
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Obama, Republicans clash at health summit 03/01/2010 President Barack Obama and Republicans clashed frequently on Thursday at a summit on his stalled healthcare overhaul, battling over the size and cost of the proposal and moving no closer to a compromise agreement. Obama told about 40 congressional leaders his comprehensive overhaul was "absolutely critical" to a sustained economic recovery, but |
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Study shows Thera-Band, dumbbells produce similar levels of muscle activation 02/26/2010 High-intensity resistance training plays an essential role in the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Although resistance exercises with heavy weights yield high levels of muscle activation, the efficacy of more user-friendly forms of exercise needed to be examined. |
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BioPosture launches new line of pillows for chiropractic patients 02/26/2010 BioPosture, the only national brand of mattresses available exclusively through a chiropractic referral network, announced the launch of several new types of pillows made of proprietary BioMemoryFoam to the company’s product line. |
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NCLC 2010 kicks off, attendees lobby for pro-chiropractic legislation 02/26/2010 Former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt kicked off the opening session of ACA's 2010 National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC) with the Chiropractic Summit this morning as hundreds of doctors of chiropractic and chiropractic students from across the country prepared to lobby legislators on Capitol Hill. |
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S.O.S. — not what you think 02/25/2010 While S.O.S. is normally a distress call associated with phrases such as “Save our Ship” or “Survivors On Shore,” we’d like to put a new spin on it. |
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Learn to 'read' 02/25/2010 One of the most important things you can do to effectively communicate with your patients is to listen intently. |
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The greatest EHR myths — and the truth behind them 02/25/2010 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, casually known as the economic stimulus package, has generated a lot of buzz across the chiropractic profession. |
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Chiro Biz Quiz: Your practice-opening checklist 02/25/2010 Whether you are a new grad or have been working as an associate, the time has come to open your own practice. |
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Coding Q&A: What is ghost billing and coding? 02/25/2010 My chiropractic assistant asked if I knew what ghost billing was and how we can prevent it from happening in our office. Can you clarify what ghost billing is? |
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Open notice to Atrium customers 02/25/2010 It has been brought to our attention through our loyal customers, a company has been selling/distributing many products under plagiarized labels having the supplements manufactured by another company. |
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A bonus is not always a bonus 02/25/2010 You want your staff to work really hard and help you grow the practice. You also want low staff turnover. How do you get that? |
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Who was consulted 02/25/2010 This is in reference to Laura Laing's article, "Build a better practice," which appeared in issue 12 of 2009. |
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Build a better practice 02/25/2010 You most likely became a chiropractor to help people; not to crunch numbers or lead marketing efforts. But running an efficient practice not only helps you make a living, it frees you up to treat patients — which ultimately leads to success. |
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Team Tips: Motivating your team 02/25/2010 As you may know, disgruntled employees do not make happy team members. |
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What do I do now, Coach? 02/25/2010 Do you remember your favorite professor? What did he do that made you think of him as your favorite? |
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Study: Minimizing the cost of low back pain 02/25/2010 A managed care organization (MCO) examined differences in allowed cost for managing low back pain by medical providers vs chiropractors in an integrated care environment. |
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Northwestern Health Sciences University sends students to NCLC 02/25/2010 Northwestern Health Sciences University is taking a progressive path in the National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC) this year. |
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Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture team win PROSE Award 02/25/2010 Among the winners of 2009’s PROSE Awards — (The Association for American Publishers’ (AAP) Professional and Scholarly Excellence award) were NYCC’s husband and wife faculty members Kevin V. Ergil, LAc and Marnae C. Ergil, LAc for their Pocket Atlas of Chinese Medicine. |
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Journal: Tax your new patients to better health? 02/25/2010 Decades of behavioral economics research argues that consumers are not always so rational and the two strategies have never been tested head to head, to see which one most effectively alters calorie consumption. |
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Study: Physical inactivity poses arthritis risk, especially for women 02/25/2010 The authors attribute the higher prevalence of arthritis and AAL to a greater level of obesity and physical inactivity in Americans, particularly women. |
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NCBTMB announces new distance education/kinesthetic policy 02/24/2010 The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) suspended its policy regarding distance education (DE) for kinesthetic (hands-on) programs, which required that an instructor be “present” for the final assessment of acquired skills. |
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Chiropractic included at Vancouver Winter Olympic Games 02/24/2010 For the first time in the history of the Olympic Games, the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada, include chiropractic care inside the Olympic Village Polyclinic, a multi-disciplinary facility offering comprehensive healthcare and medical services. |
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Eric Pearce brings chiropractic to youth Pan-American Confederation of Baseball Tournament 02/24/2010 Eric Pearce, DC, assistant professor at Parker College of Chiropractic, traveled to Portoviejo, Ecuador to provide chiropractic care during the Youth Pan-American Confederation of Baseball Tournament. |
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Court: Workers can't sue for electronic monitoring 02/24/2010 A legal battle erupted recently when an employer began using new technology to keep an eye on employees. |
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The new wave in alternative healthcare 02/23/2010 In recent years, more and more chiropractors have been searching for a way to decrease the load to their own bodies during practice while still providing the same level of care and service. |
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Robert Percuoco selected to lead Palmer academics 02/23/2010 Palmer College of Chiropractic Chancellor Dennis Marchiori, DC, has announced the selection of Robert Percuoco, DC, as vice chancellor for academics (VCA). |
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TCC, LSCS sign articulation agreement 02/23/2010 Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) and Lone Star College System (LSCS) entered into an articulation agreement, which was signed Feb. 10, 2010. |
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Heart Health Month bringing fish oil studies to light 02/23/2010 A heart health diet needs pure fish oil per numerous omega studies being highlighted during February, America’s Heart Health month. |
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Obama offers plan to revive U.S. healthcare push 02/23/2010 President Barack Obama made a last-ditch bid to revive his stalled U.S. healthcare overhaul on Monday with a plan to make insurance coverage more affordable and to bolster government authority to regulate premium hikes. Obama will push the proposal at a bipartisan White House healthcare summit on Thursday in an uphill effort |
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Acupuncture shows promise for depression in pregnancy 02/23/2010 For pregnant women with depression, a couple months of acupuncture might help reduce the severity of their symptoms, a small study hints. The study, which followed 150 pregnant women with major depression, tested "depression-specific" acupuncture against massage and acupuncture sessions that, according to traditional Chinese medicine, does not specifically target depression. Researchers found |
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Guest Editorial: Stimulus advice to DCs 02/22/2010 Chiropractors, if you interested in qualifying for EHR stimulus dollars, I have a very quick piece of advice for you -- submit your comments to the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) as soon as possible. |
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Scottish news site sheds light on chiropractic treatment of migraines 02/22/2010 According to an article published earlier this week on DailyRecord.co.uk, a Scottish news and sports site, a young woman suffering for years from debilitating migraines was finally able to find relief with chiropractic treatments. |
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CMS delays PECOS enrollment requirement 02/22/2010 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the requirement to enroll in PECOS for providers who order or refer for services until Jan. 3, 2011. |
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Grand prize offered in story contest for chiropractic PR book 02/22/2010 Win a grand prize worth $3,000 (200 copies of “Back to Health and Wellness: Feel-Good Stories from the Heart of Chiropractic” when published later this year) in the new Parker Seminars story contest. |
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How well(ness) is your practice? 02/19/2010 The practice of wellness — once considered an ancillary addition to a chiropractic practice — is now becoming a necessity. |
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Testing for nutritional healing 02/19/2010 It was not until the 20th century, that the majority of diets became composed of “nonfoods” mass produced in industrial processing plants and factory farms. |
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Double your practice's revenue 02/19/2010 The effects of today’s volatile economic environment have touched most industries throughout the country. |
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Is 'dry toast' making you miss out on patients? 02/19/2010 Five minutes before your lay lecture is to begin, you notice only a few seats are filled. |
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Explore your software options 02/19/2010 Having the right software is as vital to your practice as the patients who walk through your door. |
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Explore your software options 02/19/2010 Having the right software is as vital to your practice as the patients who walk through your door. |
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SBA to honor nation's small businesses 02/19/2010 The nation's top entrepreneurs will be honored at the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week events May 23-25, in Washington, D.C. |
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Stimulus bill includes important changes to HIPAA requirements 02/19/2010 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Stimulus Bill”), which President Obama signed Feb. 17, 2009, changes several requirements related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). |
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Sebelius to Unveil New Report on Requested Health Insurance Premium Increases 02/19/2010 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will unveil a new report on health insurance premium increases |
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Opportunity is knocking 02/18/2010 When opportunity knocks, do you answer the door? |
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Why you should love being a student 02/18/2010 Ten reasons why being a student is the greatest time of your life. |
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Finance and Taxes: Tax incentives can lessen the cost of going green 02/18/2010 Going “green” is on everyone’s mind these days, including chiropractors. |
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Importance of analyzing financial performance 02/18/2010 As an effective and profitable business owner, you need to regularly schedule time to analyze your business’ performance. |
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Success File: The psychology of waiting 02/18/2010 Federal Express says “waiting is frustrating, demoralizing, agonizing, aggravating, annoying, time-consuming and incredibly expensive.” |
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Chiro Biz Quiz: Using an outside billing service 02/18/2010 There are numerous pros and cons to outsourcing your billing. |
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Practical Documentation: Is your routine visit documentation D-A-I-L-Y? 02/18/2010 You took a patient history, collected a list of your patient’s functional deficits, performed an examination, provided a diagnosis, and learned the art of treatment planning. |
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Warnings for the Web 02/18/2010 If you are spending more than an hour a day on the computer…read this. |
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Commanding the way for chiropractic 02/18/2010 When Brigadier General Rebecca “Becky” Halstead (Retired U.S. Army General Officer) entered a room, she was used to listening, making decisions, and taking charge. |
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Create your Internet marketing campaign 02/18/2010 Many marketing professionals laugh when chiropractors say they’ve already tried Internet marketing and it doesn’t work for them. |
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The key to chiropractic's future 02/18/2010 President Obama has made implementation of electronic health records (EHR) a priority. |
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The coming switch to digital 02/18/2010 Many chiropractors see electronic clinic management as cost-prohibitive. |
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Web 2.0 and your chiropractic practice 02/18/2010 As more people use the Internet for information and to connect with others, stand-by methods are going the way of the dinosaur. In their place are social media networks, which have become increasingly vital avenues for reaching potential and current patients. |
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Practical Leadership: Picture the audience in their underwear 02/18/2010 Debra took command of every room she entered. Her stage presence was larger than life and never fit merely behind the lecture, much less on the stage where she stood. |
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Make the most of your coaching experience 02/18/2010 Engaging a coach to help you grow your practice, become a more-effective leader, or improve your efficiency involves a significant investment of time and money. |
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Study: Work flexibility boosts employee health 02/18/2010 A new evidence review suggests that giving employees more flexibility over their work schedules is likely to boost their health as judged by measures like blood pressure and stress. |
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Northwestern Health Sciences University awards largest amount of scholarship money 02/18/2010 Northwestern Health Sciences University awarded $32,425 in academic scholarships to 33 chiropractic students at the annual chiropractic homecoming. |
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Journal of American Association of Integrative Medicine debuts print edition 02/18/2010 The American Association of Integrative Medicine recently announced their widely-received flagship periodical, the Journal of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, will become a print publication starting with its Spring, 2010 issue. |
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PFCS announces role with NFL teams 02/18/2010 The Professional Football Chiropractic Society (PFCS) takes pride in announcing that all 32 teams in the National Football League (NFL) offer their players and personnel chiropractic physician services as part of the triage in managing and preventing injuries. |
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Minnesota Chiropractic Association supports lawsuit against BCBSA 02/18/2010 The Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) today announced that it is supporting a class action law suit against the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association |
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7 successful steps to direct-response marketing 02/17/2010 Wouldn’t marketing and advertising be great if you could consistently get great results? |
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Internet marketing that works 02/17/2010 Did you purchase an expensive Web site, only to find that new patients are not knocking down your door like you anticipated? |
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It's all about knowing 02/17/2010 Some people say the more you know, the better you are and the better you will feel. |
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7 strategies to help you create SUCCESS after graduation 02/17/2010 In conjunction with our profile of Cleveland Chiropractic College (CCC) and its president, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, we are also including CCC's tried and true success strategies developed to help you reach your potential out of school. |
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Finance and Taxes: Changing accounting methods midstream 02/17/2010 Nothing is forever. And nowhere is this more evident than in the way you account for income and expenditures. |
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To be forewarned is to be forearmed 02/17/2010 Navigating the minefields of long term disability (LTD) insurance policy claims has stymied more of your chiropractic colleagues than you would think. |
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Short-term plan for long-term employees 02/17/2010 Staff turnover can be costly in a number of ways. |
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Connecting with your community 02/17/2010 In recent years, the definition of community has changed. |
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Living a legacy 02/17/2010 Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III was born and bred to be an outstanding chiropractic leader |
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The law of attraction 02/17/2010 It has been said that the life blood of any chiropractic practice is new patients. |
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Unearthing necessary minerals 02/17/2010 While it’s safe to say people have heard the word minerals before, the exact meaning and purpose may still be a mystery to many. |
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A revolution in alternative medicine 02/17/2010 Neurological stress reduction therapy (NSRT) is a revolutionary technique rooted in Eastern medicine dating back more than 5,000 years. |
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NPA invites advocates to rally on Capitol Hill 02/17/2010 On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, help the Natural Products Association (NPA) and its members shape healthy public policies at the association’s 13th annual Natural Products Day in Washington, D.C. |
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Registration open for annual PFCS educational seminar 02/17/2010 The Professional Football Chiropractic Society (PFCS) will host its 4th Annual Educational Seminar Feb. 27–28, 2010, during the 2010 National Football League Scouting Combine. |
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Low Level lasers featured in research journal 02/17/2010 The medical use of low level laser (LLL) irradiation has been occurring for decades, primarily in the area of tissue healing and inflammatory conditions. |
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AAIC Journal goes print 02/17/2010 The American Association of Integrative Medicine, the medical society for the 21st century, today announced that their widely-received flagship periodical, the Journal of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, will become a print publication starting with its Spring, 2010 issue. |
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123 Chiropractors donates to Life University 02/17/2010 123 Chiropractors is proud to announce its recent donation of $5,000 to Life University in Marietta, Georgia. |
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Herbs, homeopathy, and your practice 02/16/2010 While herbal medicine is one of the most ancient forms of healthcare, modern DCs continue to use it to enhance their patients as well as their practices. With more people moving away from symptom-based healthcare toward a natural wellness model, they are looking and making more natural healthcare choices. |
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Success File: Is your practice 'psychologically healthy'? 02/16/2010 Since 1999, the American Psychological Association (APA) has presented its annual Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award. |
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Team Tips: Sharing the chiropractic message 02/16/2010 |
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The art of influencing behavior change 02/16/2010 Research continues to confirm that lifestyle is one of the most important factors influencing health outcomes. |
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The wonderful world of the Web 02/16/2010 When you think of someone without a business card, what are you really thinking? |
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The personal touch 02/16/2010 If patients drop out as quickly as they drop in, you are going nowhere fast. |
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NPA sets standard for ‘natural in home care products 02/16/2010 As demand for natural products continues to rise, the Natural Products Association (NPA) is extending its natural seal and standard to include home care products, such as household cleaners, laundry detergents, concentrated, and ready-to-use hard surface cleaners. |
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Logan announces joint strength, conditioning pilot program 02/16/2010 George A. Goodman, DC, FICC, president of Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs, and Dr. Kelvin Adams, superintendent of the St. Louis Public Schools, signed an agreement today for Logan to conduct a unique strength and physical conditioning pilot program to test 6th graders at Busch AAA Middle School, over a 13-week period. |
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Elliott elected to ACCAHC Board of Directors 02/16/2010 The Academic Consortium of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (ACCAHC) recently elected Horace Elliott to its board of directors. |
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New HIPAA regulations go into effect February 17 02/15/2010 New HIPAA regulations for Business Associates go into effect February 17, 2010 and most chiropractors qualify as covered entities subject to these new rules. |
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Journal: Chiropractic helpful in common infant complaints 02/15/2010 The research on a 2 week old boy, reported in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic, revealed resolution of all presenting complaints including colic, constipation, sleep disturbance and excessive crying following a brief trial of chiropractic care. |
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Patients reveal top doctor complaints 02/15/2010 A recent survey reveals that appointment wait time is still the number one cause for complaint for patients in health care practices. The study aimed to discover current trends in patient satisfaction. |
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Go for the upgrade 02/15/2010 You are offered them when you rent or buy a car, when you make airline reservations, and when you book a hotel room, so why not for when you read Chiropractic Economics? |
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