Foot Levelers announces thrilling 2017 spring seminar line-up
December 16, 2016
Foot Levelers, the world’s leading provider of custom-made functional orthotics, has announced 30 new seminars through summer 2017. Each event is worth 12 continuing education (CE) credits through partnerships with chiropractic colleges and universities. The normal cost for each seminar is $199 for doctors and $99 for C.A.s. (students attend free). With the purchase of an InMotion Custom-Made Functional Orthotic, Practitioners Can Attend for free.
Mobile healthcare apps: What every DC needs to know
December 16, 2016
With mobile EHR system, you can access your data on-the-go. Even away from your computer, you can check patient records, update information, and access charts and test data. Many vendors offer mobile healthcare apps that are compatible with the full desktop versions. Your vendor can help you determine if mobile apps are right for your […]
Chiropractic studies: How to evaluate and analyze the good & the bad
December 15, 2016
Do a Google search for chiropractic studies involving instruments and you’ll receive almost one million results. While some of these pieces of research are worthwhile, providing compelling evidence of what does or does not work in regard to instruments used within the field of chiropractic care, others are seriously flawed, meaning that any conclusions or findings that they have reached cannot be trusted at all. This often brings up the question: How can you tell one from the other?
Boosting your memory with vitamin B
December 14, 2016
Help your chiropractic patients with b vitamins for memory. The American Psychological Association states that, “Psychologists researching the normal changes of aging have found that although some aspects of memory and processing change as people get older, simple behavior changes can help people stay sharp for as long as possible.” According to recent research, one of those behavior changes may likely involve something as simple as taking vitamin B.
NYCC holds December commencement exercises
December 14, 2016
On Saturday, December 3, New York Chiropractic College held commencement exercises in the Standard Process Health and Fitness Center on its Seneca Falls campus beginning at 10:00 AM. The College conferred degrees on 92 candidates from the Doctor of Chiropractic program and 27 candidates from the Bachelor of Professional Studies program. Assistant professor, Charles Hemsey, DC, senior clinician at the Levittown Health Center served as grand marshal.
Top 5 chiropractic stories of 2016
December 13, 2016
By all measures, 2016 was a year to remember. On the national level, politics and the presidential election came to overshadow almost everything else. In healthcare, uncertainty about insurance reimbursement was a persistent nagging note. On the bright side, the transition to ICD-10 coding was less painful than many imagined, and CMS offered substantial relief through an extended compliance period. Below are some of the stories we found to be of exceptional interest and if you missed any of them, here’s a second chance to get up to speed.
Back pain may raise risk of mental health problems
December 13, 2016
A study, involving almost 200,000 participants, finds that individuals who have back pain are more likely to also experience a range of mental health issues. Knowing about these links could form a more successful treatment plan for both sets of conditions. Back pain is a leading cause of disability across the globe. In fact, it causes more global disability than any other condition. According to the Global Burden of Disease study, lower back pain affects almost 1 in 10 people.
These travel safety tips are crucial for the holidays
December 13, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) reports that long-distance travel—defined as travel in which the final destination is more than 50 miles away—increases nearly 55 percent over the Thanksgiving holiday and about 25 percent when closer to Christmas and New Year’s. Therefore, it’s likely that your patients will be spending some time in transit over the upcoming holiday season. As their healthcare provider, this puts you in the perfect position to increase the odds they enjoy their time with family and friends without suffering from a travel-related back injury.
The Office of the Future
December 12, 2016
There is no hiding from the fact that the needs and demands of consumers are changing. In order for chiropractic care to stay relevant and fit in with national healthcare constructs, we can't take a back seat and expect patients to come right to us. Where does this change start? Your own office.
Will 2016’s changes in federal overtime regulations affect you?
December 12, 2016
Legal Ease | Payroll is the largest expense category for most businesses, which is why, starting December 1, 2016, the new U.S. Department of Labor regulations are going to have a big impact on how many small employers deal with paying overtime. Ensuring your office’s employment policies and procedures are compliant with the FLSA is essential.
NUHS Faculty Carlo Guadagno named 2016 Sports Chiropractor of the Year
December 12, 2016
National University faculty member Carlo Guadagno, DC, CCSP, ICCSP, FICC, was recently named the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council’s (ACASC) 2016 Sports Chiropractor of the Year. He received the recognition in October at the council’s Symposium in New Orleans. About a month prior, Guadagno fulfilled his career-long dream of treating Olympic athletes at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero. Chosen from hundreds of applicants,
Ensure a strong patient base by identifying buying signals and cycles
December 9, 2016
Marketing Matters | The most successful chiropractors know their prosperity is linked directly to understanding their patients. They’re keenly aware that every patient’s life situation is unique, and grasping this allows them to provide effective services. It is essential to set up a system that allows you to know about the events occurring in your patients’ lives.
