issue-5-2019 Archives - Chiropractic Economics

Expanding chiropractic offerings with herbs and herbal solutions

Mark Reps April 4, 2019

With a bit of knowledge and practice, chiropractors can begin to confidently and safely put herbal formulas to use in daily clinical practice. Americans currently spend more than $30 billion a year on dietary supplements.

Expand your chiropractic offerings with cash-based practice

Alan Smith April 4, 2019

Health insurance is rapidly changing. Through offering additional wellness products such as supplements, weight-loss aids and orthotics, cash-based practices are offering patients what they are already seeking elsewhere.

3 ways to impact patients with type 2 diabetes

Karol Clark April 3, 2019

When it comes to your patients with Type 2 diabetes, you can have a big impact by discussing weight management, considering your own weight-management offerings and partnering with other professionals.

Chiropractic billing decisions: in-house or out?

Brandy Brimhall April 2, 2019

Even if your system is working well now, positive staff changes or other developments can greatly impact your revenue cycle, billing and collections. In terms of billing you need to determine what’s best for you and your practice and avoid “Well, this is the way we’ve always done it.”

Chiropractic weight loss benefits both practices and patients

Jeffrey Tucker April 1, 2019

The keto diet and an exercise regime individually structured to a patient’s needs can help them turn back the clock, or “biohack” their wellness issues. Education and a comprehensive approach are the keys.

Chiropractic Economics From the Editor: diet, diabetes and your patients

Rick Vach March 29, 2019

It’s an incredibly exciting time for chiropractors and health care professionals who center their practices on wellness. The issue #5 theme, Diet & Nutrition, delivers on several wellness fronts.

Chiropractors profit together with mergers and acquisitions

Mark E. Battersby March 28, 2019

Consolidation to create a new entity, a tender offer, or acquisition of assets all fall under the general term “mergers and acquisitions” and can help a practice in a number of ways.

Low testosterone and obesity, side effects

Louis Miller March 27, 2019

Testosterone deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, affects about 30 percent of men 40-79 years of age. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity and high blood pressure have all been linked to testosterone deficiency. Addressing the issue with your patients can solve a host of resulting physical problems.

Three ways to prepare for a chiropractic career while in school

Noah Volz March 26, 2019

There are several things you can work on while still in school to hit the ground running when you become a practicing chiropractor. The type of student you are will be the type of doctor you are, so here are three tips to develop characteristics and an attitude that will benefit you in the field.

Whole foods versus supplements, what are patients’ needs?

Tammy Hutchisen March 25, 2019

Some chiropractors advocate for a whole-foods nutrition approach while others complement whole-food intake with supplementation of macro- and micronutrients. The decision to treat one way or another is based on many factors and should be patient-centered.