issue-4-2019 Archives - Chiropractic Economics

5 ways to increase your reimbursements

Marty Kotlar, DC March 22, 2019

If your practice is seeing more patients but collecting less money, outdated record-keeping, coding and collection systems could be taking a bite out of your income. Adding services and products over the years to an antiquated system can strain billing, reimbursement and documentation efforts.

Patient-centered chiropractic care via evidence-informed inquiry

Steve Agocs March 20, 2019

Patient-centered chiropractic care and emerging treatments call for your own evidence-informed inquiry when evidence-based research falls short.

A foolproof way to buy or sell a practice

Greg Kingsbury March 19, 2019

Whether you’re contemplating buying your first practice or selling your career investment, be aware of the pitfalls and strategies to achieve fair market value and ensure a smooth transaction.

Scoliosis and the biomechanics for positive corrections

Dennis Woggon March 18, 2019

The founder of the CLEAR Scoliosis Institute breaks down the spinal biomechanics of scoliosis, and how the body reacts to and compensates for the loss of curve in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines.

How to play to your strength as a chiropractor

James Fedich March 15, 2019

Don’t get mired in mediocrity. It’s difficult to be the best at something(s) if you don’t figure out what requires less attention. What do your patients want from you and your office?

Compliance horror stories and staying ahead of risk

Kaitlin Morrison March 14, 2019

Chiropractic care, like any health care field, involves a certain amount of risk. Ensuring that patients have access to the care they need often means managing these risks and using your business sense to help you avoid common compliance pitfalls.

Don’t let ransomware hold your practice hostage

Mark Sanna, DC February 22, 2019

Your practice is not just vulnerable to a ransomware attack — it is an active target. The personal information contained in your electronic records holds tremendous value on the black market. Educate your staff and prepare your digital defenses, otherwise an attack could see you reverting to paper, ink and telephones to coordinate care.