Chiropractic is back in the Medicare crosshairs again
November 22, 2016
Legal Ease | The OIG has started another round of audits to recapture money paid out inappropriately to chiropractors by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) system. And if you think this does not involve you, think again—you may be surprised by this brand-new risk.
How Katie May’s unfortunate death impacts the chiropractic community
November 22, 2016
In mid-November 2016, the chiropractic profession received significant exposure on nationally syndicated television, with a feature on The Dr. Oz Show. Two segments of the show addressed the circumstances of model and social media personality Ms. Katie May, who succumbed to a brain infarction secondary to a vertebral artery dissection. As the show approached there was considerable apprehension about its impact on the profession and those who could be well-served by chiropractic care.
In memoriam: Samuel Leo Lioon
November 21, 2016
Samuel Leo Lioon, age 95, of Mt. Lebanon, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, November 19, 2016, after a several-year battle with kidney disease. He served his country proudly in the US Army Air Force during WWII with deployments to London, Paris, and Ulm, Germany where he was first introduced to mineral water, which spurred his lifelong career and interest as a pioneer in the nutritional industry.
6 laser therapy myths you should stop believing
November 21, 2016
Tech Talk | Lasers have evolved and improved over the last few decades. However, there are still many myths about what a laser is, how a laser works, and how much energy is needed to induce biological effects to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and initiate tissue repair.
5 simple back saving tips for traveling this Thanksgiving
November 21, 2016
Whether commuting by car or flying by plane, getting from point A to B is no longer as easy or even glamorous as it used to be. So how can you help your patients stay comfortable while traveling? Here are five easy tips you can share with them to help keep their aches and pains in check while traveling to their favorite destinations this holiday season.
Learn 3 good reasons to always be yourself
November 18, 2016
Personal Growth | Find that silver lining, focus less on the negative, and all will be well, you are told. Is this reality or more of what one might call “faking it to make it”? On the other hand, can you exhibit a genuinely sunny demeanor when cash flow is at its leanest? Of course you can. Mindset makes a big difference, but so does authenticity.
Can chiropractic EHR training be self-taught?
November 18, 2016
New technology, particularly EHR software, can be intimidating enough that many chiropractors avoid learning how to make the most of this software's many features and uses. If you are diligent and approach your EHR system with a healthy sense of curiosity, you too can maximize your own understanding of EHR software and learn powerful new skills that reduce your workload.
Foot Levelers welcomes Nash Jovanovic, director of international business development
November 17, 2016
Foot Levelers is thrilled to welcome Nash Jovanovic to its growing team. As director of international business development, Nash will help bring Foot Levelers’ research-proven custom-made orthotics and other wellness products to healthcare professionals around the world, with a special focus on Europe and Asia.
Healthy aging for your chiropractic patients requires a healthy brain
November 17, 2016
Wellness Approach | This being a presidential election year, it brings to mind a quote made during the campaigns of then-president George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. At the time, the political pundit James Carville said, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Well, when it comes to healthy aging, “It’s the inflammation stupid; it’s the inflammation.”
Biotics Research celebrates 40 Years of service to healthcare profession
November 17, 2016
Biotics Research Corporation, an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of superior, gluten-free nutritional supplements available through healthcare professionals, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. “We are honored and humbled to have had the opportunity to serve both practitioners and patients for four decades,” said Denis DeLuca, president of Biotics Research.
The value of chiropractic patients with accountable care organizations
November 17, 2016
Chiropractors, together with other providers, can work with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). These groups of primary medical care professionals provide coordinated care for Medicare patients. ACOs are designed to make Medicare more efficient by directing patients to receive the right services.
Find more success by collaborating with alternative medicine
November 16, 2016
Practice Central | Complementary and alternative medicine has exploded in popularity over the past 20 years. What once was considered experimental is now often seen as compatible with traditional Western (allopathic) medicine.
