issue-13-2015 Archives - Chiropractic Economics

Hungry, hungry HIPAA: A moment’s inattention could cause a compliance catastrophe

Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P October 14, 2016

Practice Central | It’s easy these days to get so caught up in the transition to ICD-10 coding that you let other policies and procedures fall by the wayside, but nothing good can come from dropping your guard on HIPAA. The possible violations are many, and the consequences for you and your patients are potentially severe.

Calming curcumin: An effective and natural treatment for depression

Terry Lemerond October 13, 2016

Research Results |According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 10 Americans report symptoms of depression. Certainly, the causes of this condition can be as varied as the individuals reporting them.1 Unfortunately, many of the current therapeutic drugs for depression are only effective and safe in the short term.

Aligned signs: A brief standing posture test reveals the source of subluxation

Howard F. Loomis JR October 13, 2016

Clinical Concerns | Every chiropractor needs a few simple time-saving procedures that can prompt a course of action, direct the need for further examination, and improve therapeutic outcomes. When I entered practice, my mentor passed on many pieces of timeless information from his bag of tricks. You could refer to these as “rules of thumb.”

The future is here: value-based reimbursement

Steven J. Kraus, DC September 22, 2015

Practice Central | The shift to value-based reimbursement presents a major growth opportunity. Medicare and the major insurance companies have been conducting trials over the past few years and have recently announced they intend to roll out new payment models across the country, in less than two years’ time.

Software roundup: the best software for your practice

Caroline Feeney September 21, 2015

Software Roundup | We asked the industry’s leading software companies to submit or update their latest products for our annual software roundup. This collection is a guide to help you make the most well-informed decision about which software suits your practice style.

Stars and gripes: Take back your online reputation for increased patient volume

Drew Stevens, PhD September 10, 2015

Personal Growth | Reputation affects your waiting room, your relationships with patients, and your patient conversion and retention. Today’s patients are more empowered than many doctors realize. Patients have immediate access to statistics and commentary both good and bad. And numerous Internet sites are out there (e.g., HomeAdvisor, Angie’s List, and Yelp) for consumers to review local area vendors.

Magnetic Influences: Whatever you call the Law of Attraction, make it work for you.

Lona Cook, DC September 3, 2015

Personal Growth | Most of us have had some experience learning about the Law of Attraction, or at least an introduction to it, but almost no one fully recognizes or appreciates how this law is working for you at all times.

Size, design, and list: Know the 3 pillars of postcard marketing

Chiropractic Economics September 3, 2015

Marketing Matters | By following the three pillars of postcard marketing, you can build a successful direct mail (DM) campaign for your chiropractic practice from the get-go. Once you know the “Big Three,” you can obtain consistently great results.

October 1: point of no return

Daniel Sosnoski August 26, 2015

Feature | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have announced that they are joining efforts to help physicians get ready ahead of the October 1 ICD-10 deadline for compliance.

Worth the hype

Drew Gerber August 25, 2015

Marketing Matters | In the ever-evolving world of marketing, stay on top of not only the latest sociocultural trends but also the algorithms by which search engines like Google sort and rank information on the Web. You don’t need to understand every detail, but ensure you have a secure handle on the basics that will make your marketing efforts truly shine.

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