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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

We are all familiar with Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice (ABN) of noncoverage and most Part B providers use this form on a regular basis. But did you know the concept of ABN originated from the financial liability protection provisions of the Social Security Act? The Act, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935, established a federal safety net for elderly, unemployed and disadvantaged Americans.

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Should It Be a Blog Post or a Page on Your Website?

Propel Marketing & Design

How to decide where content should go on your website [with examples] Are you ready to start adding content to your website, but unsure where it should go? No need to stress. We’ll walk you through the ins and outs of website content placement that makes sense, has intuitive navigation, and contributes to your SEO [.

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SCU faculty member receives American Public Health Association Lifetime Achievement Award

Chiropractic Economics

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) faculty member Michael Ramcharan, MD, DC, EdD, vice-provost and assistant vice president of academic affairs, received the American Public Health Association Lifetime Achievement Award at the organization’s conference in October. Michael Ramcharan, MD, DC, EdD The accolade, noted an SCU press release , recognizes Ramcharan’s outstanding contributions to public health and integrative healthcare education as well as SCU’s mission to lead in w

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Odds of chronic traumatic encephalopathy for male ice hockey players increase by 34% with each year played, study finds

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

The largest study ever of 77 deceased male ice hockey players by the Boston University CTE Center found that the odds of having chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increased by 34% each year played, and 18 of 19 National Hockey League players had CTE. These findings appear online in JAMA Network Open.

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What Are Subluxations?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Subluxations are the main cause of joint pain. Learn more about why they’re harmful and how chiropractors can help. Have you ever experienced unexplained joint pain, stiffness, or limited movement? You might be dealing with a subluxation , or partial dislocation of a joint. Subluxations not only impact the joint itself, but also the surrounding soft tissues, making even simple movements uncomfortable.

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Ease seasonal affective disorder with exercise routine

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

As the days start getting shorter and darker, people might feel impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The downturn in mood that happens with the change in light is likely associated with decreased levels of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, in the body.

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5 steps to implement AI in your practice

Physicians Practice

With AI's health care boom, many practices are seeking guidance on meaningful integration.

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MedCAD Introduces a New 3D-Printed AccuPlate® Product called AccuPlate® 3DTi™

Orthogate

MedCAD Introduces a New 3D-Printed AccuPlate Product called AccuPlate 3DTi™ 3D Printing Allows Faster Turnaround and More Design Features DALLAS (Dec. 4, 2024) — MedCAD, creators of AccuPlate patient-matched titanium implants, has announced that AccuPlate reconstruction plates for the mandible and midface are now 3D printed. The 3D printed titanium plates allow for a shorter delivery window, as well as more geometries and features to address more surgical needs and complexities.

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Does altered gait following anterior cruciate ligament surgery contribute to additional knee problems?

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

For people with an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee, surgical ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is an effective treatment for restoring joint stability. However, many treated patients still develop additional long-term knee problems, such as knee osteoarthritis.

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2025-2026 Rush University Sports Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship - Dr. Nikhil Verma and Dr. Jorge Chahla

Orthogate

2025-2026 Rush University Sports Medicine Clinical Research Fellowship - Dr. Nikhil Verma and Dr. Jorge Chahla Position Title : Clinical Research Fellow Positions : 4 Duration : 1 year Who : US medical students or graduates interested in Orthopedic Surgery. Only USA MD students will be considered! Where : Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Division of Sports Medicine, Chicago, IL.

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How To Improve Vet Practice Management

iMatrix

Did you know there are over 127 thousand veterinarians in the country? With nearly 83,000 veterinary practices spread across the United States, your goal should be to stand out. With the right veterinary practice management program, you can improve your operations and unlock success. But what is veterinary practice management? We’ll discuss this concept and share helpful tips to enhance your operations.

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Curiteva Surpasses 2,000 Procedures with Inspire®C Cervical Trabecular PEEK™ with HAFUSE® Technology

OrthoSpineNews

Huntsville, AL., (December 3, 2024) – Curiteva, Inc., a privately held manufacturing and technology company, today announced it has implanted over 2,000 patients with the Inspire®C Cervical Interbody Fusion Device. This success translates to more than 3,700 implants placed, demonstrating the system’s rapid adoption and effectiveness since its commercial launch in July 2023.

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Why Neuroscience and Nervous System Scanning Matter for Chiropractors Stuck on X-Rays

CLA

If you’ve been practicing chiropractic for a while, chances are you’ve relied heavily on X-rays to guide your treatment. You’re not alone. A lot of chiropractors out there still swear by traditional X-rays as their main diagnostic tool. After all, X-rays have been used for over a century, giving us a clear picture of spinal misalignments. But here’s the deal.

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Reverse Hip Replacement Data Featured at Recent Orthopedic Summit

OrthoSpineNews

December 4, 2024 – OrthoSpineNews – Thomas Turgeon, MD, Associate Professor, Max Rady College of Medicine, recently presented updated Canadian data using the Reverse Hip Replacement System (Reverse HRS) during a plenary session at the 2024 Orthopedic Summit. Dr. Turgeon presented up to date data from the Canadian trial using the Reverse HRS.

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