issue-18-2016 Archives - Chiropractic Economics

How to participate in collaborative healthcare without violating Stark law

Josh Luke November 23, 2016

Legal Ease | With the passing of the Affordable Care Act, American healthcare is shifting its focus from a reactive, acute- based treatment mentality, to a healthy- lifestyle and care-at-home approach. With their focus on preventive care, chiropractors are a natural fit for this new collaborative approach. But they and other providers should be aware of legal roadblocks and take steps to ensure compliance.

Chiropractic is back in the Medicare crosshairs again

Ty Talcott, DC, CHPSE November 22, 2016

Legal Ease | The OIG has started another round of audits to recapture money paid out inappropriately to chiropractors by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) system. And if you think this does not involve you, think again—you may be surprised by this brand-new risk.

6 laser therapy myths you should stop believing

Rob Berman November 21, 2016

Tech Talk | Lasers have evolved and improved over the last few decades. However, there are still many myths about what a laser is, how a laser works, and how much energy is needed to induce biological effects to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and initiate tissue repair.

Learn 3 good reasons to always be yourself

Monica Wofford, CSP November 18, 2016

Personal Growth | Find that silver lining, focus less on the negative, and all will be well, you are told. Is this reality or more of what one might call “faking it to make it”? On the other hand, can you exhibit a genuinely sunny demeanor when cash flow is at its leanest? Of course you can. Mindset makes a big difference, but so does authenticity.

Healthy aging for your chiropractic patients requires a healthy brain

Michael E. Whitman November 17, 2016

Wellness Approach | This being a presidential election year, it brings to mind a quote made during the campaigns of then-president George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. At the time, the political pundit James Carville said, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Well, when it comes to healthy aging, “It’s the inflammation stupid; it’s the inflammation.”

Find more success by collaborating with alternative medicine

Jeffrey Langmaid November 16, 2016

Practice Central | Complementary and alternative medicine has exploded in popularity over the past 20 years. What once was considered experimental is now often seen as compatible with traditional Western (allopathic) medicine.

Support your patients with workout and sports nutrition

Todd G. Singleton November 15, 2016

Practice Central | Many athletic programs, all the way from little league to professional teams, recognize the importance of chiropractic care. Even if you aren’t working with a particular team, you likely have patients who are athletes or work out regularly and not only need chiropractic adjustments but also advice on sports nutrition.

Question the science to become a better evidence-based chiropractor

Anthony J. Lombardi, DC November 14, 2016

Research Results | A profession-wide goal is to see the chiropractors and chiropractic students become better clinicians through consistently achieving quality clinical results for their patients. But the research indicates most chiropractors are unwilling or unable to apply their research clinically.

Learn how needling can improve gait in as little as one visit

Ivo Waerlop November 11, 2016

Clinical Concerns | There is a noteworthy paper describing the needling of a single acupuncture point: Stomach 34 (also called Liangqiu).1 For those who haven’t studied acupuncture (or don’t remember the terminology) this point is located on the thigh. In other words, it is in the vastus lateralis, the largest and most powerful portion of the quadriceps.

Positioning chiropractic as a family healthcare lifestyle

Karen Appold November 10, 2016

Feature | A family-oriented chiropractic practice differs from other practices with targeted clientele in that it attracts and cares for generations of individuals and families for crisis, acute, and lifestyle care. There are two types of families—the traditional nuclear to extended family and the inner-circle family, which could be composed of a church family, sports team, group of employees, musical group, and so forth.

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