Issue-12-2016 Archives - Chiropractic Economics

Save a floundering practice with a turnaround strategy

Mark E. Battersby August 10, 2016

Money Management | Although the hardest part may be recognizing that there is a problem, virtually all chiropractors will face the daunting task of managing the recovery of a failing practice or business at some point in their career.

Is your EHR software keeping your practice from growing?

Robert Moberg August 9, 2016

Tech Talk | There are a great many benefits to a solid, supportive practice management system. But is it possible that your electronic health record (EHR) software may be stifling your practice’s development?

How to achieve marketing success with consistency

James Fedich August 8, 2016

Marketing Matters | Peter Voogd, an author and entrepreneur, wisely observed that “You must stay consistent or you’ll always be starting over.” The quote is simple but profound and it applies to almost everything.

Practicing chiropractic with certainty in uncertain times

Timothy Burkhart, DC August 5, 2016

Personal Growth | Have you noticed lately that there is an ever-increasing number of challenges that you face as a doctor of chiropractic? ICD-10 implementation, EHR changes, increasing overhead, decreasing collections, higher patient co-pays and deductibles—it can all seem a bit overwhelming

Use 3 styles of learning to encourage patient understanding

Mark Charrette, DC August 4, 2016

Practice Central | One of the keys to patient retention is to create and develop the well-educated patient. More times than not, the patient who understands chiropractic care is the one who refers and remains under long-term care.

Maintain muscle health through every stage of life

Georgia Nab August 3, 2016

Research Matters | No matter a person’s age, being active is one key factor to thriving throughout life. Nutrition and diet, which can turn certain genes on or off, are also lifestyle factors every person can control.

Understand the relationship between pain, addiction, and inflammation

Robert Hedaya August 2, 2016

Clinical Concerns | Chronic pain causes many people to become addicted to pain medication. The addiction may occur via the analgesic pathway or the euphoric pathway (or both).

Catching up with Sherry McAllister and the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

Chiropractic Economics August 1, 2016

In Focus | In November 2015, Sherry McAllister, DC, MS(ED), CCSP, was named executive vice president of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), and became the first doctor of chiropractic appointed to lead the F4CP’s efforts to gain positive press.

Know how to spot a chiropractic practice in need of rescue

Daniel Sosnoski July 29, 2016

Feature | One of the advantages that small businesses have over large companies is they can more nimbly implement changes and execute strategies. Nevertheless, that speed is relative.