2017 Archives - Page 2 of 15 - Chiropractic Economics

Master the (unfortunate) process of terminating an employee

Brian Torchin November 27, 2017

Practice Central As baseball season winds to a close, a handful of elite teams have distinguished themselves by clinching post-season berths. Among other things, they have managed to sustain, over the course of a long season, that important balance where everyone, players and coaching staff alike, understands their roles. They complement one another, both on the field and off. This has assured them a shot at the ultimate goal of winning on the grandest stage of their profession. In a similar way, every physician’s office has its own culture and set of ethics.

Hiring quality employees and retaining them is your most important job

Nancy Singleton November 24, 2017

Practice Central In spite of the thousands of dollars tied up in your adjustment tables, computers, other devices, and your property, good employees can be the most important assets you have in your practice. They can take your practice to the next level with smiling faces, positive attitudes, and patient relationships, or drag it down with lousy attitudes, low motivation, lacking the vision you want for your practice. Your team can either help or hinder, and the type of team you put together is up to you.

Medial tibial stress syndrome can signal more serious injury

Stephanie Kramer November 22, 2017

Research Results Chiropractors see a lot of running injuries. Shin splints are among the most common and persistent types of injury among them. A recent study found that medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) can sideline a new runner for 70 days or more. The diagnosis is usually uncomplicated, but chiropractors should also rule out other causes. Occasionally, a painful shinbone may be a sign of a more serious problem. “Shin splints, stress fractures, and anterior compartment syndrome can look alike,” says Jason Hare, DC, who owns Pure Chiropractic in Nanaimo, BC, Canada. “All three injuries are easily confused.”

This traditional practice should be in your clinical toolkit

Sudhanva Char November 20, 2017

Clinical Concerns One healing practice that deserves to be brought onboard any chiropractic practice is deep abdominal breathing (AB). People everywhere take the respiratory system for granted and indulge in shallow and even paradoxical breathing (PB), where the diaphragm moves opposite to the normal direction. But faulty and abnormal breathing are likely to hamper health and detract from therapeutic gains. Clinical evidence abounds regarding the benefits of good breathing in wellness modalities such as Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine, yoga, and tai chi.

KST: Breakthrough protocol to patient care

Tedd Koren November 17, 2017

Technique Speak Originally, after I had created Koren Publications, I thought that lecturing to chiropractic groups, writing for journals, and working in private practice would be my ultimate professional accomplishments. But life had something else in store for me. Years ago, my family was moving, and boxes and furniture were all over the place. I didn’t notice the large, heavy, sharp-edged laminate piece balanced on its edge behind the door I closed. It fell on me. It was a bad accident, and as a result I had no strength and suffered 10 years of intense pain and paresthesia.

Unlocking the secrets to healthy aging

Karen Appold November 14, 2017

Feature While the Fountain of Youth has yet to be found, it is known that the human body holds clues to a person’s longevity. Components at the cellular level play roles, including telomeres, methylation, and mitochondria. Telomeres are repeating sequences found at the ends of chromosomes, which protect them from deterioration. Without telomeres, DNA would be susceptible to extensive damage, says Adam Killpartrick, DC, CNS. “Think of telomeres as the plastic tips on the ends of shoelaces that prevent them from fraying,” says James Antos, DC, DABCO.

Medicare myths: What you only think you know could hurt you

Mark Sanna, DC November 4, 2017

Legal Ease When confronted with ever-evolving coding and documentation requirements, and the stiff penalties for non-compliance, it’s not surprising that many chiropractors would happily opt out of Medicare if given the opportunity. Many myths surround Medicare reimbursement, leaving chiropractors unsure as to what their requirements are. This confusion is compounded by the fact that, while it is a federal program, Medicare is administered regionally. Policies can vary from state to state, requiring providers to be aware of the local policies that may impact their practice.

Are you the victim of fake reviews?

Steve Cox And Claudio Gormaz November 3, 2017

Marketing Matters The expression “fake news” has become part of the modern lexicon, lately swirling around the topic of politics. But regardless of one’s political stance, it pays to turn toward authoritative sources, usually in the news media, for daily information. With the expansion of social media, however, news platforms have broadened immensely. Many would argue that this expansion has watered down the quality of reported news. This is important, because the internet now determines many aspects of life. But not everything on the internet is true.

Break tradition and change your chiropractic model of practice

Nick Porterfield November 2, 2017

Marketing Matters If you told a family-owned bakery that they had to pay the current rates for their lease, utilities, employees, and ingredients, but had to sell their baked goods at the average price that they cost in 1980, they’d tell you to get lost. How could they stay in business if they were making wages from decades ago? Even though this scenario sounds crazy, most chiropractors as healthcare providers are living it every single day. The typical DC has an idea of how a traditional practice has to look and operate. There has to be a waiting room, a reception area, and multiple treatment rooms.

Best training practices for a growing business

Chris Tomshack, DC November 1, 2017

Practice Central As a chiropractor, the weight of your practice is on your shoulders. While chiropractic school taught you how to be a good doctor, it probably didn’t teach you how to run your own practice. And as your business grows, it’s important to be able to balance both sides of the equation. Your business needs to provide quality patient care to continue operating, yet there’s the marketing, billing, insurance, compliance, training, and other critical aspects that affect your practice. The most critical component of running a clinic efficiently is training.

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