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How to implement a compliance program

Legal Q&AQ: I would like to start implementing a compliance program in my integrated practice. How do I start? A: Start small. Trying to implement a full compliance program in one stroke will most likely result in frustration, confusion and ultimately failure (and a tendency to avoid the situation). Do not buy a pre-packaged compliance program.

Top 5 tips for the new chiropractor

Student DCIf I could go back to the beginning of my career and give myself some advice, I would be tempted to not do it. Looking back over the past 30 years however, there are some things that I think would have served me well. Here are five tips for the new chiropractor. Your DC degree is a license to begin learning. Immerse yourself in continuing education. Not only will you be exposed to new ideas, techniques and technology, you will be exposed to other doctors that have traveled further down the path.

7 stubborn myths of chiropractic business success

Your practice has a business side, and all types of business people frequently fall for myths and popular fables. Chiropractic care is no exception. Success myths abound. The important thing you can do for yourself, your practice and your patients is to make sure you don’t fall for success myths. Doing your own homework and carefully applying advice and sensible guidance will go a long way. Of course, myths also typically have an element of truth in them.

Plantar fasciitis: A functional perspective

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition experienced by a wide variety of patients, and it can stem from numerous causes. By definition, plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia or aponeurosis. It can be caused by trauma, such as from a jumping or running activity, or it can have a more chronic nature from the longstanding stretching of excessively pronated feet. The pain of plantar fasciitis is commonly at its worst when a patient is rising from bed in the morning.

Supplements for prostate health: Help support your patients

As both the baby boomers (born between 1944 and 1964) and Generation Xers (born between 1965 and 1983) age, there will be increasing concerns about the various health problems that come along with aging. For men who fall into either of these age categories, issues such as prostate cancer are likely to be at the top of their list of health concerns. The statistics around prostate cancer paint a telling picture as to why you should expect to have your older male patients asking you about how they can bolster themselves against this disease.

The pros and cons of massage roller tables in chiropractic

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) reports that two of the most-used mind and body practices are chiropractic and massage. About 8.8 percent and 7 percent of the population, respectively, engage in these forms of complementary and alternative medicine. And rightfully so as each offers patients some distinct benefits. For instance, research has found that massage can help reduce pain associated with certain medical conditions, such as chronic low-back pain, osteoarthritis of the knee, and fibromyalgia. Massage therapy has also been connected with lower rates of various mental health conditions, some of which include depression, anxiety and stress.

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How to use video to generate leads and boost business

Sponsored Content When you scroll through your social feed or search for information online, how likely are you to watch a video? If you’re like most, then very likely. Video is an increasingly popular medium that boosts online engagement, improves your search engine rankings, and increases ROI, while facilitating retention among viewers. In addition to increasing web traffic, videos featured on your website’s homepage are shown to boost conversion rates by 80 percent or more. Whether you produce a custom video about your practice or invest in advertisements, it’s time to start incorporating video into your content marketing. Not convinced? Let’s dive in with more detail.

Are your patients worried about CBD? Ease their concerns.

Sponsored Content However, although marijuana―and CBD specifically―are becoming more commonplace, there is still a stigma around these two substances and a lot of the products derived from them. This leaves many patients with some concerns when trying the latter. As a healthcare professional, this puts you in a position where you’re likely to be questioned about CBD and its use. So, if your goal is to help your patients ease their angst about this particular substance, you’ll want to answer some of their most burning questions about CBD.

Latest News

ChiroHealthUSA awards $25,000 chiropractic scholarship

Today at The National Convention and Expo, ChiroHealthUSA announced the recipient of the 2018 ChiroHealthUSA Foxworth Family Scholarship in honor of President Dr. Ray Foxworth’s parents, Drs. Betty Pace Mathews and Charles Vernon Mathews. This year’s recipient is Ms. Brooke Preston, a chiropractic student at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Council on Chiropractic Education names Cleveland University-Kansas City vice president to site accreditation team

Dr. Cheryl Carpenter-Davis, vice president of academic affairs at Cleveland University-Kansas City, has been appointed as a member of the Academy of the Site Team Visitors, a part of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). “It is a personal privilege to announce this appointment by the CCE,” said CUKC President Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III. “Dr. Carpenter-Davis is a valued member of the CUKC academic administrative team. She is also a Peer Reviewer of the Higher Learning Commission.”

UnitedHealthcare reverses position on coverage of manipulative therapy for headache

American Chiropractic Association (ACA) President N. Ray Tuck, Jr., DC, released the following statement in response to UnitedHealthcare’s decision to withdraw a recent policy change that denied coverage of manipulative therapy for the treatment of headache: “The ACA has confirmed that UnitedHealthcare (UHC) has restored its policy in support of coverage for nondrug manipulative therapy for headache treatment. The original change, to deny coverage, was posted online in a revised policy document for manipulative therapy dated Aug. 1.”

BAX-U celebrates impressive results of a study with Seattle City Light

Think Healthy, Inc., is celebrating the impressive results of a study conducted from May 14 through June 7, 2018, on 53 clerical workers at Seattle City Light, led by Ergonomist Keith Osborne, using the company’s BAX-U Posture Corrector. Seattle City Light is a public utility providing electrical power to Seattle and its surrounding areas. It has 1,872 employees‎.

Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College

Fifteen interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of internship prior to graduation from the doctor of chiropractic program. Interns celebrated the entrance of this final phase of their chiropractic education recently during a pinning ceremony on the Sherman College campus, located at 2020 Springfield Road in Boiling Springs.

UWS students represent SABCA at national conference

University of Western States (UWS) doctor of chiropractic students Shenee’ Lawson and Tim Williams were sponsored to represent the UWS Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA) chapter at the 37th Annual American Black Chiropractic Association Conference (ABCA) in St. Louis, Missouri. The newly formed UWS SABCA chapter is recognized as the first SABCA chapter of the Pacific Northwest region.

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10 mindfulness apps worth your time

As somebody who works in the helping profession, you know all too well the value of supporting your patients on their journey to wellness. This can often include recommending self-care techniques, such as meditation. However, you may find it difficult to take the advice you give your patients and incorporate these techniques into your own daily life.

Daniel Sosnoski, Editor-In-Chief, Contact Me

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