1998

It’s time to clean out your wallet full of credit cards (and your sock drawer, too.) No excuses! When it comes to dealing with credit cards, it almost reminds me of that old nursery rhyme, “Old MacDonald.” It went something like this, “Here a cow, there a cow, here a pig, there a pig,” and […]

A Quick Case Study They didn’t teach us about human resources in chiropractic college,” reflects Tony Lebro, DC, who runs a three-person practice in Kittery, Maine. “Medical benefits for my employees were a necessary step in growing my practice. However, when I started calling insurers for rates, I got the same message over and over, […]

Do you live beyond your means? If you are serious about reducing your overhead, you’ll have to control your spending habits. Don’t assume that your practice will turn around and you’ll out-earn your debts. Take these 26 practical action steps to nail down your practice’s costs. Are you losing patients to HMOs, PPOs, Managed Care, […]

Every April 15th, we all get a reminder that it’s not how much you earn on your investments, but how much you keep that’s important. If you’ve been frustrated by the amount that Uncle Sam takes every year, you may have searched for protective tax-advantaged vehicles. Recently, however, extensive research concluded by SEI Investments, a […]

This former US Air Force flight instructor turned chiropractic physician relates how he sees the fields of chiropractic and the military combining­­ and creating an exponential economic impact on the profession. As a former US Air Force flight instructor turned chiropractic physician, I will relate how I see these two fields combining. Like any fine […]

This special report outlines the external forces at work on the chiropractic profession ­plus, find out where the jobs are ’98, eight tips to master job interviews and three key areas: employment prospects, job outlook and earnings potential. Students enter professional school with one thing in mind-success! However, the optimism and enthusiasm of newly minted […]

What criteria should you look for in a malpractice insurance carrier? How much coverage do you need? Should you purchase additional coverage in the event of physical losses such as fire or stolen property? What about life or disability insurance? It’s time to update your insurance policies and prepare for financial security. You have worked […]

Are your patients opting for more expensive, riskier health care based on issues of reimbursement due to uninformed decision-makers? As the cost of health care skyrockets, the discovery of the most effective therapeutic methods becomes a critical issue for individuals purchasing health care services. Although the accumulation of a large body of information provides evidence […]

Fee schedule development and maintenance is the first important step that doctors must take to make sure they are paid appropriately for the services they provide. This simple step-by-step guide allows you to effectively adjust your fee schedule. A Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Adjust Your Fee Schedule One of the primary challenges for health care […]

Welcome to Chiropractic Economics’ first annual fees and reimbursement survey! This enlightening survey for the chiropractic profession is the first to provide all-encompassing details of what you charge versus what you’re actually paid. How do your fees and reimbursement levels stack up against the norms set by your colleagues? It’s easy to compare by referring […]