issue-18-2015 Archives - Chiropractic Economics

Learning the limits of overuse injuries

Chiropractic Economics Staff November 20, 2015

Clinical Concerns | As chiropractic practitioners, our road to treating overuse ailments starts with a detailed history of the patient’s condition. We must examine the range of motion of the affected area and the stability or mobility of the surrounding regions.

Element-ary education: The power of magnesium

Brian A. Lemma November 19, 2015

Research Results | Magnesium’s ability to support the mind and body is staggering in its effects. The significance of this robust element in the maintenance of overall health would be difficult to overstate, and the medical supplement community has come to embrace it as an essential mineral to the human diet.

When the orthotic fits

Kevin Wong, DC November 19, 2015

Practice Central | When choosing between rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible material and custom versus generic products, chiropractors want to know: “Which orthotics will best support my chiropractic care and help my patients get better?” Find the best orthotic match for your patients’ feet with a few simple benchmarks.

Something to prove: Keeping up with the latest in healthcare legislation

Kathy Mills Chang, MCS-P November 18, 2015

Practice Central | Small gains in healthcare legislation mean it’s time to get compliant, not complacent. If your documentation is currently haphazard, incomplete or, as happens more often than we like to think, nonexistent, you have a chance to fix it before the pre-authorization requirements kick in. Clearly, the time to get educated is now.

Digging for answers: Botanicals for pain relief

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD November 18, 2015

Wellness Approach | Like the debilitating health conditions that many people face, many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs are highly dangerous. These drugs only address pain and not its cause, making them unsuitable for the task at hand. Certainly, better options have emerged for patients, whether they are dealing with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, past injuries, or work-related wear and tear.

Truth or consequences: 3 speaking techniques you need to know

Monica Wofford, CSP November 17, 2015

Personal Growth | Professional speakers pay attention to every word they utter from the stage. They know their words have power and whether it’s to motivate, encapsulate, or inspire an audience, they listen to their words more closely than they anticipate their audience will.

Watchful eyes

Ty Talcott, DC, CHPSE November 16, 2015

Legal Ease | Neither a cash practice nor a sophisticated EHR system excuses you from HIPAA compliance.

Many happy returns: How a business owner won back $102,000 from the IRS

Garrett B. Gunderson November 13, 2015

Money Management | In 2009, Dr. Mike, DC, contacted the IRS, but not to pay his business taxes. Instead, he was giving the IRS notice that it owed him $102,000.

Unwavering support

Marc H. Sencer, MD November 13, 2015

Chiro Biz Quiz | Dizziness, balance disorders, and falls are major health concerns in the U.S., with more than 6 million Americans seeking treatment for these problems each year. Moreover, falls are the leading cause of injury in patients over 65 and the leading cause of death due to injury in this age group.

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