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Why a diversified treatment portfolio will counteract the effects of managed care: A comprehensive model for spinal care. Unfortunately, there is not much we can personally do to alter some factors that are shrinking the health care dollar allocated to providers from the insurance industry or government. The population of the baby boomers, the balanced […]

We recently spoke with Louis Sportelli, DC, on why NCMIC recently acquired a chiropractic managed care network. As the president of the leading malpractice carrier, Dr. Sportelli offers an insider’s opinion of how managed care may affect your bottom line. I believe within the next three to five years you will see a total reversal […]

“Do you plan to ask a young chiropractor to ‘buy-in’ to your practice as an associate some day? Would you like to enjoy retirement without too many financial pressures? Are you interested in ensuring your family’s future in case you die an untimely death?” asks John W. Gay II. If your answer to these questions […]

Who indeed is driving the health care market today if not the employers in America? Employers have been and increasingly continue to be the ultimate consumer of managed care plans. So, how do you get invited to industry’s door? As you the Doctor of Chiropractic know, too many health care networks exclude chiropractic services along […]

We caught up with Dr. John Connors as he completed the multi-million dollar sale of his six Phoenix clinics. How was he able to essentially ‘retire’ at 50, yet continually increase his income and lifestyle? Residual income. Can anybody do it? Yes! Everybody is always thinking, “What can I do to improve my health?” Especially […]

Do you know what to do if you find evidence of fraud? In most states you have only 14 days after receiving a bank statement to report evidence of fraud such as forgeries. However, be careful not to falsely accuse and end up with a civil trial against you! Use these ten steps to prepare […]

Never before has there been so much nutritional research. Many doctors who are successfully using nutritional therapy are sharing their successes and making their protocols available. The amount of well-researched information available has made treating patients with nutrition more systematic and effective than in the past. Herbal, nutritional and homeopathic remedies are safe, effective, and […]

Follow the retailers: When setting up your own product display, follow accepted rules of merchandising­­copy ideas that work, such as this boot display [below]. The products must be displayed prominently and attractively and neatly arranged in an organized, uncluttered manner so the patient can hold the products in their hands, read the packaging or labels […]

Have you ever been offered an irresistibly great advertising deal? Ever wonder why these ‘great’ deals are so cheap? Do they really pay off? Why not try the following strategy next time you get an offer you can’t refuse… Here’s an idea that can save you thousands of dollars in advertising per year. It is […]

What message does your letterhead, business cards and logo convey? Coordinated and classy or doleful dud? Now you can use your computer to create custom pieces with newly available chiropractic clip art. Personal computers are wonderful. They make everything from processing claims, accounting and generating forms to maintaining S.O.A.P. notes, documenting patient files and reviewing […]