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How to prevent internal fraud in your practice

Practice Central Some of the most heartbreaking cases I’ve handled over the years have been in the medical field. There’s something inherently tragic about a doctor who opens his or her practice with the intention of helping people heal, recover and feel better, only to realize that despite their altruistic efforts and Hippocratic Oath, they were victims of fraud. For many practitioners, it’s the last thing they ever expected to happen to them.

Educate your patients on the dangers of e-cigarettes

When e-cigarettes were first released, many looked at them as a way to potentially help consumers put cigarettes down for good. This is critical as the American Cancer Society reports that smoking “kills more Americans than alcohol, car accidents, HIV [human immunodeficiency virus], guns, and illegal drugs combined.” However, electronic cigarette devices are now under fire as well.

Top 14 must-read books for personal development

Fall is often seen as a transitional season. The warmth and carefree fun of summer starts to cool down as we begin to draw ourselves inward in preparation for winter. As part of this transition, we also often start to look toward our goals for the upcoming year and how we can achieve them. There are many personal growth books that offer to help you improve yourself—from your intimate relationships to your physical health to your financial acumen.

Mastering the chiropractic initial exam

The initial exam allows you to establish the need for care. It also demonstrates your interest in the patient’s daily activities, including work environment, posture, exercise and diet. All communications with the patient should reinforce the powerful relationships of structure, function and health, and remind them that chiropractic care improves all three.

Blockchain for medical records: The future is here

Blockchain technology helps to secure electronic healthcare records by providing a more advanced form of encryption. Right now, blockchain technologies are still bleeding-edge tech we haven’t seen much of quite yet. It’s expected to grow over time as blockchain is an area of intense interest for researchers–it could make security software and applications stronger than ever before.

Yes, you can become a family sports chiropractor

The American College of Pediatricians (ACP) states that spending time as a family offers numerous benefits. Bringing everyone closer together reduces stress for individual family members. Doing things as a family unit also tends to have a positive effect on the behavior of adolescent children, according to the ACP, with research finding that togetherness often results in younger family members engaging in fewer delinquent behaviors.

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Top 5 sports injuries and protocols for treating them

Sponsored Content Sports injuries are all too common. Out of the 30 million children and teens participating in organized sports in the United States annually, more than one in ten are injured while engaging in these and other recreational activities. HHS adds that approximately 2 million American adults visit the emergency room every year due to sports-related injuries as well.

How to use findings to balance the body’s inflammatory state and modulate pain

Sponsored Content Some chiropractors may not know how far back the concept of chronic inflammation extends in chiropractic. But prior to D.D. Palmer discovering chiropractic in 1895, he was a magnetic healer and his treatment focus was inflammation reduction. In 1914, he wrote a book containing a chapter on modern-day chronic inflammation that he titled simply, “Inflammation,” in which he stated that inflammation was involved in all chronic conditions.

Recommending the best supplements for athletes and your active patients

Sponsored Content Whether they are full-time athletes or weekend warriors, there are many actions active individuals can take to achieve higher levels of health. Eating a diet full of healthy foods from all of the different food groups (fruits, vegetables, protein, dairy, grains, and oils) is one option. Nutritional supplements can also help active individuals take their health to the next level.

The true cost of keeping billing in-house

Sponsored Content If you’ve had to work with the insurance companies, and operate in the third-party payer system, you’ve probably noticed that the relationship you have with them isn’t exactly fair. It isn’t, and that’s by design. They’ve rigged the game to benefit themselves at your expense. For one thing, while they could afford to pay your invoices promptly, they prefer to pay you weeks after your claim. Holding your money back like this is called float, and insurers and banks employ this technique to earn interest with your money before giving it to you.

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5 ways to get more whole grains in your diet

Making the switch to whole wheat bread and whole wheat pasta are good ways to get more unrefined grains (and needed fiber) into your diet. But there’s a long — and delicious — list of other whole grains to add to your meals throughout the day. In fact, because even though whole wheat is still processed (though not to the extent as white flour), some of the older, minimally processed grains that have come back into vogue are even better choices.

House introduces bill to expand Medicare coverage of chiropractic services

Legislation championed by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) to expand Medicare coverage of services provided by chiropractors within the scope of their license has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, H.R. 7157, introduced on Nov. 16 by Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.), would allow Medicare beneficiaries to access the chiropractic profession’s broad-based, non-drug approach to pain management, which includes manual manipulation of the spine and extremities, joint mobilization etc.

Senate introduces bill to expand chiropractic access to military retirees, National Guard

A bill introduced today in the U.S. Senate and supported by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) would expand access to chiropractic services to military retirees as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve through the Department of Defense TRICARE health program. The legislation, known as “The Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act,” introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)….

NWHSU offers Doctor of Chinese Medicine degree

Northwestern Health Sciences University announced that it will offer its first Doctor of Chinese Medicine degree to students, blending an understanding of classical approaches to wellness and healing with modern applications in clinical and hospital settings. This is the first such program offered in Minnesota at a regionally accredited college or university. The 10trimester program will focus on acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine, both of which are at the center of Chinese medicine.

F4CP partners with American Academy of Spine Physicians to enhance spine care

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) announces a brand-new opportunity for its membership to work with the American Academy of Spine Physicians (AASP) to enhance the role and recognition of doctors of chiropractic in spine care. “In this collaborative role, doctors of chiropractic, and Foundation members specifically, have another impressive opportunity to position themselves among multidisciplinary providers as spinal care experts,” says Sherry McAllister, DC.

NBCE mourns the loss of James J. Badge, DC

The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Board of Directors and staff learned recently that James J. Badge, DC, passed away on November 7. NBCE President Salvatore D. LaRusso, DC, praised Badge for his legacy of ethical leadership and influence in the chiropractic profession. “Dr. Badge’s contribution to the NBCE and to our profession is profound,” he stated. “Jim will be greatly missed.”

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Why all students should shadow a DC

Student DCAs I am writing this, I have a little kink in my neck. The cause? A student adjusted me the other day. I always have some students or interns—or both—hanging around the clinic. I never say no to a student who wants to shadow or intern with me. Does it help my practice? No, it’s more of a distraction than a help, as even unpaid interns end up causing more work than they save. One summer intern took down our internet access for a day.

Daniel Sosnoski, Editor-In-Chief, Contact Me

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