Chiropractic Economics

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, staying connected with your patients and attracting new ones is paramount. Writing a weekly blog is essential for your practice. Your blog: 1. Establishes your expertise A weekly blog allows you to share your knowledge and expertise with your audience. By addressing common health issues, providing wellness tips and explaining chiropractic treatments, you position yourself as a trusted authority in your field.

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Mike Reinold

MAY 30, 2024

Finding a good mentor is hard. Many people don’t have access to someone that wants to help them accelerate their career. Here’s what we recommend you do. The post The Most Important Thing You MUST Do to Accelerate Your Career appeared first on Mike Reinold.

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ChiroUp

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is one of the most common overuse injuries, particularly among athletes. While the Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, it is also highly susceptible to strain and degeneration due to its crucial role in walking, running, and jumping. Understanding the etiology, clinical presentation, and evidence-based treatment protocols for Achilles tendinopathy is essential for chiropractors seeking to provide effective care.

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The Strategic Chiropractor

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

More chiropractors are buying a chiropractic practice than ever before – so if you are considering a practice purchase rather than starting as an associate or starting from scratch, you’re not alone! The number of chiropractors looking to buy a chiropractic practice has been steadily increasing over the last several years — for a few good reasons.

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Planet Chiropractic

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By Michael Dorausch, D.C. Over the past decade, if you’ve been in the chiropractic field like me, you’ve probably noticed a significant shift in the national conversation about health. It seems that suddenly, everyone in the United States is on a mission to “Make America Healthy Again.” To this, I say, welcome to the party! […] The post Keeping America Healthy With Chiropractic appeared first on Planet Chiropractic.

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iMatrix

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

If you want more customers to discover your practice, you should have a stellar search engine optimization (SEO) strategy. SEO is a long-term game, but with patience and the right approach, your company website will rank higher on search engines and attract more potential customers. Staying updated with SEO is crucial to your digital marketing success.

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Reinhardt Chiropractic

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As the crisp air rolls in and the leaves begin to change, fall is the perfect time to focus on your health and flexibility. The change in seasons often brings a shift in our routines—more time spent indoors, less physical activity, and the potential for increased stiffness. At Reinhardt Chiropractic, we believe that staying flexible is key to maintaining your overall wellness, and chiropractic care, combined with targeted stretches, can help you feel your best as the weather cools down.

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Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

There's no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system.

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ScienceDaily: Back and Neck Pain

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A new study showed that reducing daily sitting prevented back pain from worsening over six months. The result strengthens the current understanding of the link between activity and back pain as well as the mechanisms related to back pain.

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Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Do you know how to visualize success? It can be a powerful tool for helping you achieve your goals. As DCs and healthcare professionals, we often find ourselves immersed in the daily hustle of patient care, administrative duties and continuous learning. Amidst this whirlwind, it’s easy to lose sight of our long-term goals and the vision we have for our practices.

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

DCs are constantly evolving their clinical assessments to meet the ever-growing needs of their patients. Today, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent falls and improve quality of life for our middle-aged and elderly patients? The answer may lie in incorporating balance and proprioception testing into our standard chiropractic clinical assessments.

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Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In today’s highly competitive digital landscape, establishing a strong online presence is no longer optional—it’s essential. For DCs, this means getting found by the right people at the right time; those in need of your services and located in your area. However, visibility alone won’t drive patient growth. The real goal is patient acquisition, and that’s where search engine optimization (SEO) comes in.

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Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death globally, including in the U.S where a life is lost to CVD every 33 seconds. 1 Lifestyle factors, such as diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol consumption significantly influence heart disease risk. 2 Chiropractic care, with its focus on holistic health, offers a promising complementary approach to reducing these risk factors and improving cardiovascular health outcomes.

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 30, 2024

100% Chiropractic, a leading provider of chiropractic care with more than 125 locations, has appointed Tyler Doolittle Chief Growth Officer. Doolittle brings to his new position more than 15 years of experience and expertise in franchisee relations, development and operations, which will be pivotal in supporting franchise partners and driving the brands growth.

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This article discusses the importance of vitamin D and calcium for hip fracture recovery, as well as the value of adequate social support. This provides DCs with two areas to focus on when making recommendations for patients with this type of injury. Annual hip fracture rates are expected to double by 2050. Chiropractic care can help prevent these injuries by improving balance and hip function in older adults, thereby reducing the risk of falls.

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Chiropractic Economics

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital published a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) suggesting physical activity reduces cardiovascular disease risk by lowering stress-related brain signaling. Researchers analyzed more than 50,000 participants and found those meeting exercise recommendations had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Life Chiropractic College West has announced the inaugural Nexus Chiropractic Conference, set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. This full-day event will be hosted at Life West Nebraska, located on the Bellevue University campus, and will run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, followed by an evening reception for attendees. Life West Nebraska is the second campus of Life Chiropractic College West, which has its main campus in Northern California.

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Cervicogenic headache refers to a headache of cervical origin. 1 The International Headache Society (IHS) has classified headaches as primary, where there is no other causative factor, or secondary, where the headache occurs in close temporal relationship to another disorder to which it is attributed. 2 A cervicogenic headache is a secondary headache caused by a cervical spine disorder and its component bone, nerve/nerve root disc, and/or soft tissue elements. 1,35 It is expected to have referre

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 4, 2024

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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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Lets face it with insurance reimbursement on the decline, DCs are moving to add more and more cash-based services to their practices. This phenomenon also comes at a time when patients are increasingly seeking healthcare solutions that provide more personalized attention, greater access to their doctors and a proactive approach to their overall health and well-being.

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has significantly updated the HIPAA Privacy Rule, effective June 25, 2024. This new HIPAA law, aimed at enhancing the protection of patient reproductive health information, requires immediate attention. Covered entities, including DCs, must swiftly understand and comply with these changes by December 23, 2024. 1 Urgent updates needed Complying with these changes includes updating many aspects of your HIPAA compliance

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Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Managing a chiropractic practice requires a diverse skill set well beyond medical expertise. Indeed, managing a chiropractic practice includes staff management, such as hiring, training, scheduling and performance management; patient treatment protocols, including clinical care, patient education and record-keeping; supervising of medical billing and collection departments; marketing and advertising; and the practice’s financial budgeting and income generation.

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Chiropractic Economics

AUGUST 16, 2024

As DCs, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our patients by addressing pain, improving mobility and preventing injuries. One critical but often overlooked aspect of patient care is balance assessment and training. Recent studies and statistics highlight the importance of incorporating these elements into routine patient management protocols, particularly for middle-aged and older adults.

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 3, 2024

DCs are constantly evolving their chiropractic clinical assessments to meet the ever-growing needs of their patients. Today, we must ask ourselves: Are we doing enough to prevent falls and improve quality of life for our middle-aged and elderly patients? The answer may lie in incorporating balance and proprioception testing into our standard chiropractic clinical assessments.

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Chiropractic Economics

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Anyone who lives and walks around on this planet long enough gets at least some arthritis, but many suffer with severe, chronic pain and have developed the habit of relying on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs, for arthritis pain. The NSAID drug class includes aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and others, both prescription and over-the-counter varieties.

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Michael Rose (third from right, holding certificate), a Parker University radiologic technology student, received many accolades for the lifesaving CPR he helped deliver to a patient at Methodist Richardson Medical Center. On Oct. 19, Parker University radiologic technology student Michael Rose performed lifesaving CPR on an emergency room patient who went into cardiac arrest during Rose’s clinical rotation at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, a suburb of Dallas, Texas.

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Chiropractic Economics

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Northeast College of Health Sciences has campuses in Seneca Falls, New York (shown here) and Long Island. As Northeast College of Health Sciences continues to grow as a leader in healthcare education, the college is celebrating its thriving alumni network of more than 10,000 graduates worldwide. With a rich history spanning more than 100 years, Northeast is dedicated to fostering lifelong connections with its alumni and celebrating their vital role in shaping the colleges future, a Northeast pre

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Chiropractic Economics

MAY 9, 2024

William E. Morgan, DC On May 7, the Parker University Board of Trustees announced that its president, William E. Morgan, DC, has signed a contract extending his current leadership position until 2030. This contract aligns with the approval of Parker University’s new strategic plan, which was recently approved by the Board of Trustees and will be launched on Sept. 1.

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Chiropractic Economics

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Setting an appropriate fee schedule is crucial for the financial health of your chiropractic practice. A well-structured fee schedule ensures you are adequately reimbursed for your services while maintaining compliance with insurance regulations. One of the best starting points for establishing your fee schedule is the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

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Chiropractic Economics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Chiropractic is best known for its role in musculoskeletal health. But what does the research say about the neuroendocrine-immune system? In a Cureus article published in March 2024, the authors provide evidence that correcting vertebral subluxations could promote neuroendocrine-immune system function. This article reviews evidence supporting chiropractic’s role in not just improving musculoskeletal health but also improving the function of the neuroendocrine-immune system.

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Chiropractic Economics

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Your practice can reach new heights if you leave your ego at the door and start managing your staff with humility, collaboration and open communication. As a practice management coach for more than 25 years, I’ve seen countless practices rise and fall, and one of the most significant factors in determining their trajectory is how well the team is managed.

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Chiropractic Economics

AUGUST 6, 2024

As healthcare professionals, our primary goal is to foster wellness in our communities. By leveraging public speaking and workshops, we can effectively communicate our expertise and passion for chiropractic care, educate the public on its benefits and cultivate a network of potential new patients and professional contacts. Identify your audience The first step in transforming public speaking and workshops into opportunities is to identify and understand your target audience.

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Chiropractic Economics

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Whether or not you take an external source of CBD, you have cannabinoids in your body. DCs not believing in cannabinoids is like not believing in calcium, magnesium or iron. Why? Every mammal produces cannabinoids through the body’s endogenous cannabinoid system or endocannabinoid system (ECS). In 1992, researchers discovered the ECS and named it after the cannabis plant due to the molecular similarities between what the plant and the body produce.

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Chiropractic Economics

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Chiropractic Economics interviews Daniel Rae, DC, a multi-unit franchisee for The Joint Chiropractic, about his journey into franchise ownership and why franchising can be a beneficial path for others. Rae offers an overview of his personal journey into franchise ownership, detailing his progression from establishing his initial practice to expanding into multiple clinics.

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Chiropractic Economics

MAY 29, 2024

The concept of collaboration among diverse healthcare professionals has emerged as a cornerstone of patient-centered care in the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of modern healthcare. Gone are the days of isolated medical practices. Today, physicians, physical therapists and doctors of chiropractic are increasingly recognizing the value of working together to provide comprehensive services to patients whose conditions demand a multidisciplinary approach.

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Chiropractic Economics

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

On Nov. 12, The Academy of Chiropractic, under the leadership of Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, announced the significant milestone of having directed over two million new patients into chiropractic offices across the U.S. This achievement, noted a company press release, is the result of a 12-year effort, employing a groundbreaking approach that shifts from traditional chiropractic marketing to an academic model emphasizing clinical excellence and credentialing.

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Chiropractic Economics

JULY 11, 2024

The landscape is changing rapidly as more women enter the field, although the chiropractic profession has traditionally been dominated by men. This shift helps bring new, unique perspectives and transformative approaches to chiropractic. In fact, women DCs are making significant contributions, breaking down some of the old barriers and in many ways, reshaping the profession.

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