1999 Archives - Page 2 of 7 - Chiropractic Economics

Is Your Patient Education Program Out of Whack?

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

After 104 years of chiropractic, where are we in terms of total patient education and communication? Many people all over the world still don’t know what a chiropractor is or does. It would follow, then, that something is noticeably “out of whack” with the way we are communicating. Just what does out of whack mean, […]

10 Ways to Avoid Getting ‘Pink-Slipped’ By a Patient

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

You’re fired!” Those are harsh words to use – and to hear – for anyone. At some point in your career, chances are you will use them. It is also possible that at some point in your career, those very words, “You’re fired,” will be used against you by a patient. Can you completely prevent […]

Fine-Tune Your Patient Communication

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

What are the benefits of quality care in developing and building your practice? The definition of quality care is different for each style and type of practice. What one technique dictates as a necessity in the delivery of quality care may not necessarily hold true for another technique. One technique may be more concerned with […]

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

“I just don’t understand this insurance company. They always reject my claims, calling them maintenance care. Why won’t they pay?” the doctor lamented. “I even called them, but it didn’t help. I think they pick on chiropractors. Sometimes I think they don’t like us.” Does this sound familiar? Consultants and software developers hear a lot […]

How Your CAs Can Collect 98% of Your Fees

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

Running a chiropractic office is a business. Simply speaking, your office could go out of business if your fees aren’t collected. A good CA should be a good collector. Unfortunately, collecting fees is usually the weakest link in the CA’s office procedure. Your staff must learn and practice the techniques of collecting until they become […]

Fees & Reimbursement Survey Results

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

ABOUT THE SURVEY…. 362 readers responded to the survey. The survey results reflect averages, regardless of the number of responses received to each question. In a few cases, a low response rate may have affected the statistical outcome. The national figures reported in the overall results section of the survey are weighted by region, based […]

Confused by the Maze of Billing and Coding Rules?

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

The first two questions relate to physical medicine and rehabilitation procedures such as therapeutic ultrasound (97035), therapeutic exercise (97110) and manual therapy techniques (97140). These procedures have 15-minute time values attached to them. Question: What procedure code or modifier would be used if the service lasted only seven to 10 minutes? Answer: When reporting physical […]

Five Master Keys to Achieving Success

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

Success is something we all strive for in today’s society. In defining success, the financial area of our lives tends to get the most attention. Nearly everyone has a desire to achieve some type of financial independence during his or her lifetime. Achieving success in our personal lives, including our relationships with family, friends and […]

Designing Your First Office

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

Part Three in a Three-Part Series In the May and August columns, we examined some of the key elements involved in the initial design and construction of your first office. Now, in this final installment, we take a look at what it takes to create an effective environment in your new office space. Friendly and […]

The Electronic Office

Chiropractic Economics December 31, 1999

Has your office gone paperless yet? The day of the electronic office has arrived. Computerization, software and electronic technology are revolutionizing the chiropractor’s personal office as well as the way in which healthcare will be delivered in the future. Before computerization, all chiropractors kept office and patient records on paper and used cumbersome manual filing […]

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