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Parker University radiologic technology student helps save ER patient’s life

Chiropractic Economics

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. It was the first time Rose had ever done CPR on a live patient.

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Big win for Michigan chiropractic patients as House bill advances

Chiropractic Economics

The bill, according to a press release from the Michigan Association of Chiropractors (MAC), includes an amendment ensuring chiropractic patients can use their earned sick time for conditions beyond those narrowly defined under federal law. The MAC worked to modify the bills language to prevent restrictions on chiropractic care access.

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Inaugural TNChiroFoundation chiropractic staff scholarships awarded

Chiropractic Economics

The TNChiroFoundation has announced the recipients of its first-ever chiropractic staff scholarships: a Chiropractic Therapy Assistant (CTA) scholarship and a Chiropractic X-Ray Technician (CXT) scholarship. Together we can help change families lives for the better one adjustment at a time!

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

Without a properly executed ABN, you can’t pass the fee on to the patient when coverage of the visit is denied. Some providers discharge patients from active treatment and then do not provide maintenance care at all, but this is the exception to the rule in our profession. This is where the financial protection for the doctor comes in.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

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2) Chiropractors routinely encounter patients with neuropathic itching, particularly conditions like brachioradial pruritus, as they often stem from cervical spine dysfunction and nerve irritation. 9) Neuropathic itch is more common in patients with systemic triggers like sensory polyneuropathy (e.g., spondylosis or disc lesions).

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Supporting DCs worldwide: An interview with Bharon Hoag of OneChiropractic

Chiropractic Economics

You will see DCs beginning to join efforts to reach out to their communities, how they refer patients back and forth and how we make the best of opportunities together. The Chiropractic Defense Council (CDC), part of OneChiropractic, supports DCs in their fight to do their job in the U.S.,

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Stop outsourcing with new technology

Chiropractic Economics

You spend thousands of dollars and hours to get new patients in the door. New technology is constantly providing new ways to obtain data, treat patients and provide the most effective and timely results. However, if you don’t pay attention and stick to the “status quo,” you risk losing your patients to the competition.

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