2017 Archives - Page 10 of 15 - Chiropractic Economics

How you can help keep first responders on their feet

Kevin Wong, DC May 11, 2017

Research Results | When firefighters arrive on a scene, they’re typically wearing between 50 and 75 pounds of gear. While working in bulky pants and jackets, helmets, air tanks, masks, and heavy rubber or leather boots, they could also be dragging hoses, carrying heavy tools, or pulling people out of burning buildings. And it’s safe to say that many of these tasks are performed with incorrect posture. The potential for injury is high, to say the least.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization is rooted in ancient medicine

Edward Le Cara, DC, PhD May 10, 2017

Technique Speak | There are many established methods of treatment for both acute and chronic soft-tissue injuries. Examples of such include massage (many different types), dry needling, active release technique, heat, ice, vibration, taping, exercise (including stretching), and passive modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is one of these methods.

The cost of noncompliance is greater than you think

Daniel Sosnoski May 9, 2017

Feature | The statistics paint a disquieting picture. In the October 2016 Office of Inspector General (OIG) report, it was estimated that 82 percent of payments made in 2013 to doctors of chiropractic were “unallowable” or noncompliant with CMS rules in one way or another. The amount of overpayments to DCs was estimated to be approximately $360 million. And almost every day in the news you can find reports of a chiropractor arrested for some type of fraud or abuse of third-party payers.

Making rehab work in an integrated practice

Marc H. Sencer, MD May 8, 2017

Chiro Biz Quiz | Do you currently offer rehabilitation services or physical therapy to patients in your practice but are unhappy with the return? Are you unsure about who can perform rehab services in your state? Is your practice in compliance with state and federal regulations? And how do rehab services integrate with a cash-based practice? If you are thinking about adding rehab to your clinic or are having problems making it profitable, this quiz just might have the answers to your questions.

Achieving an efficient cash and insurance practice

Tim Maggs May 5, 2017

Money Management | There’s no doubt that things are changing rapidly in the healthcare world. As costs continue to escalate beyond affordability, many chiropractors sit motionless in their offices like those on the Titanic, hoping everything will be OK. But your future success in the chiropractic market will be guided by the decisions you make today regarding the economic model of your practice. Unfortunately, for many chiropractors, this decision will be based on fear rather than strategy.

Restore joints and flexibility naturally

Terry Lemerond May 4, 2017

Wellness Approach |Every day in your practice, you’re certain to see people who need ongoing attention for their joints. For times between office visits, patients need a natural intervention that addresses the need for joint repair, pain reduction, and stopping inflammation. Conventional treatments center on stopping the pain—an important consideration to be sure, but it doesn’t get to the root of the problem. Plus, pharmaceutical responses can often bring about potentially dangerous side effects or have addictive properties.

Your biggest mistake is trying to manage people

Scott Bautch May 2, 2017

Practice Central | Chiropractic management is as much of an art as it’s a science. Raise your game by observing two basic rules for organizing your team. Rule number one: You manage systems and you grow people. Rule number two: Culture always wins. Turnover in the chiropractic profession both in staff and associate doctors is a major topic anytime doctors of chiropractic get together. And when I’m teaching, the process of onboarding staff and doctors is one of the most frequently asked questions.

5 simple steps to avoid massive mistakes with personal injury cases

S. Scott Tauber, DC, DABCO, CPC May 1, 2017

Practice Central | As you know firsthand, chiropractic schools offer little (if any) Personal Injury–specific training. This is true across all healthcare specialties and professions. This lack of training in clinical documentation, case management, and general procedures can become problematic, however, when dealing with Personal Injury (PI) patients. These issues can also become a problem for providers who have not kept up with current PI trends. With that in mind, here are five simple yet effective tips that can be implemented directly into your next PI case.

Dealing with chiropractic patients who ‘treat’ themselves at home

Neal Griffin April 28, 2017

Practice Central | A common compliant of chiropractors is that their patients often do not complete their scheduled treatments. The irony here is that when you’re doing your job right, they start to feel relief after only a treatment or two and decide they do not need further care. This can be frustrating to many DCs, knowing the patient’s pain will more than likely return if they do not finish their treatment regimen. Patients often start to feel as if they can treat themselves at home, using techniques learned from online videos and the few trips that they took to your office.

Learn the causes and cures for plantar fasciitis

Jonathan Mulholland April 26, 2017

Clinical Concerns |Nothing hampers a person’s ability to move more than foot pain. You can sometimes work around hip issues or lower back symptoms, but foot pain tends to negatively affect almost every aspect of life. The human foot is a stubborn part of the body. It can withstand a tremendous amount of stress and abuse. But this stubbornness can also make it a challenging area to treat. One of the most common foot injuries is plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a thin but extremely strong band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot.

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