Meaningful use deadline is March 13: What you need to know
March 6, 2017
For clinics participating in the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) the 2016 deadline is March 13th, 2017. Participants who do not file their data by the deadline may receive lower payments from CMS in 2018, so clinics who use the Medicare EHR Incentive should do their own research to determine which requirements apply to them.
What you need to know about Functional Medicine
March 3, 2017
Wellness Approach | The number of individuals who suffer from complex chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune disorders is on the rise. The conventional care provided by allopathic medicine is oriented toward acute care and the diagnosis of trauma or disease of limited duration, such as a broken limb or heart attack. Medical physicians practicing in this model typically prescribe drugs or surgery with the goal of ameliorating the immediate condition and symptoms.
The eye-opening benefits of bilberry
March 3, 2017
Bilberry benefits can be traced back to the 18th century when doctors prescribed it for diarrhea and inflammatory conditions. Folklore suggests that during World War II, British Royal Air Force pilots ingested bilberry jam, which enhanced their night vision and enabled them to fight the enemy better. While this tale has never been proven, the use of bilberry is quite prevalent today for a number of medical conditions; WebMD reports that sales of bilberry extract in 2010 reached $28 million.
Carlson Labs is named #1 health food store brand and #1 fish oil products from ConsumerLab.com
March 3, 2017
Carlson Labs has been dedicated to providing families with the highest quality vitamins, minerals, fish oils, and other nutritional supplements since 1965. That’s why they’re so honored to be named the #1 Health Food Store Brand and #1 Fish Oil Products, based on results from the 2017 ConsumerLab.com Survey of Supplement Users. ConsumerLab.com received over 9,500 replies, and respondents rated 155 brands and 99 merchants.
Telligen chosen to provide support for small practices in CMS quality payment program
March 3, 2017
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a contract to Telligen to help small practices in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota prepare for and participate in the new Quality Payment Program, established by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA). Best Practices Academy is proud to be the small business partner in this project and we are looking forward to serving with Telligen, Dakota State University, and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) as partners in this endeavor.
Missing the boat when buying a chiropractic table?
March 2, 2017
A chiropractic table is as necessary to a DC as a saw is to a carpenter and a water hose is to a firefighter.However, unlike various other tools of the trade, a table is one piece of office equipment that usually requires a substantial monetary investment. So what are some things you can do to help ease the burden of the cost? Brian Hughes, DC, a member of the Oklahoma Chiropractors’ Association, calls his table-purchasing process “simple yet complex,” and says that it starts with honing his technique.
Going back to school as an instructor can pay you multiple dividends
March 2, 2017
Practice Central | ow many doctors of chiropractic service as teaching faculty for healthcare profession students at undergraduate colleges or universities? Unfortunately, there are very few, which is a missed opportunity. Teaching at the under- graduate level offers significant benefits and opportunities for the DC instructors and the chiropractic profession as a whole. As you are a doctor of chiropractic, undergraduate students who are preparing for graduate degrees in healthcare can all learn from you.
[Chiropractic] retailing is dead. Long live retailing
March 2, 2017
Practice Central | Healthcare is changing and the business of healthcare is beginning to look and feel like many other consumer-oriented industries. It is time to recognize that your patients are consumers, and technology has changed everything. How they care for themselves, how they seek care, and how they discover and purchase the health and wellness products they buy have all drastically transformed This shift in the patient mindset means you can create new revenue streams for your practice.
D’Youville receives grant for innovative virtual dissection table
March 2, 2017
D’Youville College has received an $80,400 grant from the James H. Cummings Foundation, Inc. of Buffalo, for the purchase of a unique Anatomage Table for the chiropractic department. The table is the world’s first virtual dissection table featuring the most advanced three dimensional anatomy visualization system, according to the manufacturer Anatomage. It is used globally and may be the only one currently in operation in Western New York, according to the college. The foundation of chiropractic education and student success is human anatomy.
Common painkillers don’t ease back pain, study finds
March 2, 2017
Painkillers such as aspirin, Aleve and Advil don't help most people with back pain, a new review finds. The researchers estimated that only one in six people gained a benefit from taking these nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Meanwhile, previous research has suggested that another common painkiller, Tylenol (acetaminophen), isn't very useful either, the study authors added. he findings raise the prospect that no over-the-counter painkillers really ease back pain, at least in the short term, and some may raise the risk of gastrointestinal problems.
Do you know the essentials of an effective foot examination?
March 1, 2017
Research Results | There are a number of components doctors of chiropractic need to consider when examining the foot for biomechanical concerns. Foremost is the need to screen new patients for the requirement for foot support and correction. This is important, because many (if not most) people have lower extremity and foot imbalances, which may be causing or complicating their spinal complaints.Often, though, patients don’t report foot problems; they only notice their back or pelvic symptoms.
Are omega 3s really the answer for inflammation?
March 1, 2017
The hot topic in healthcare right now is how to reduce inflammation. Radical changes to the American environment and lifestyle over the last century, including physical activity, our environment, how we obtain our food, and levels of stress and anxiety have all combined to create an unprecedented rise in a number of chronic health conditions that all have a strong inflammatory component. Unlike acute inflammatory conditions, chronic inflammation can actually aggravate conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiac disease.
