issue-12-2018 Archives - Chiropractic Economics

How to implement a compliance program

Deborah Green, Esq. August 20, 2018

Legal Q&AQ: I would like to start implementing a compliance program in my integrated practice. How do I start? A: Start small. Trying to implement a full compliance program in one stroke will most likely result in frustration, confusion and ultimately failure (and a tendency to avoid the situation). Do not buy a pre-packaged compliance program.

Top 5 tips for the new chiropractor

Brian Jensen August 20, 2018

Student DCIf I could go back to the beginning of my career and give myself some advice, I would be tempted to not do it. Looking back over the past 30 years however, there are some things that I think would have served me well. Here are five tips for the new chiropractor. Your DC degree is a license to begin learning. Immerse yourself in continuing education. Not only will you be exposed to new ideas, techniques and technology, you will be exposed to other doctors that have traveled further down the path.

0 percent taxes — is it possible?

Bruce Reimer August 17, 2018

Money Management With the right strategy you may be able to eliminate taxes today and retire in the 0-percent tax bracket tomorrow. Are these the strategies that make the rich richer? One can only speculate, as the wealthy consistently implement every known strategy available to pay little to no taxes. What we do know is that only 1 chiropractor in 100 retires wealthy.

These digital marketing mistakes prevent patient leads

Ben Donahower August 16, 2018

Marketing MattersYou have powerful, natural tools at your disposal. Your patients know about pain. Whether they suffer from occasional pulled muscles from work or projects around the home, or have dealt with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, they look to you and your practice for much-needed help. You have powerful, natural tools at your disposal. Your patients know about pain.

Curcumin can help stop acute and chronic pain

Terry Lemerond August 14, 2018

Wellness ApproachYou have powerful, natural tools at your disposal. Your patients know about pain. Whether they suffer from occasional pulled muscles from work or projects around the home, or have dealt with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, they look to you and your practice for much-needed help. You have powerful, natural tools at your disposal. Your patients know about pain.

Natural pain relief: Safely stop acute and chronic pain

Terry Lemerond August 13, 2018

Wellness Approach You have powerful, natural tools at your disposal. Your patients know about pain. Whether they suffer from occasional pulled muscles from work or projects around the home, or have dealt with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, they look to you and your practice for much-needed help.

The essential elements of a sports-injury practice

Cole Hosenfeld August 8, 2018

Practice Central Many chiropractic practices treat professional and recreational athletes and, as this subspecialty grows, providers are looking for growth opportunities. Certain elements of a practice are essential in maintaining a strong patient base, e.g., collaborating with other disciplines, improving provider personal health, and seeking to better educate clinical assistants.

The IOC’s consensus statement on pain management

Jeffrey Tucker August 7, 2018

Research Results In September 2017, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) published the first consensus statement on pain management in elite athletes in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.Prior to this, there were no guidelines on effective pain management for the elite athlete population. The authors suggest an approach to pain management, however, that can be used not just for athletes but for every patient. Painful sensations are an individually unique experience.

The Lancet’s call to action on low-back pain treatment

Steven Weiniger August 3, 2018

Clinical Concerns A series of articles published in March 2018 by The Lancet is rocking the low-back pain (LBP) world, generating expert comment noting that the problem of LBP is “a major global challenge” and the world’s leading cause of disability. Shortly afterward, the ABC news program Good Morning America featured The Lancet articles with the headline “New report warns of widespread ineffectiveness of lower back pain treatment.”

Want to work with athletes? Sports chiropractors are ready to help you

Karen Appold August 1, 2018

Feature Terence Garvin, a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins and six-year veteran of the National Football League can attest to the value of chiropractic. “I got into chiropractic care during my first year as a Pittsburgh Steeler,” he says. “James Harrison, a 14-year veteran of the NFL, would have recovery parties at his house every week that would include chiropractic care. Sometimes up to 40 guys would show up! I learned from him that you don’t need to be in pain to get care and prevent injuries. I’ve been going to a chiropractor ever since then.”