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

Chiropractic Economics

According to a Parker University press release , Rose was taking a chest X-ray of the patient, who had come to the emergency room after suffering a heart attack, when the patient had another heart attack.

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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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Supporting DCs worldwide: An interview with Bharon Hoag of OneChiropractic

Chiropractic Economics

The Chiropractic Defense Council (CDC), part of OneChiropractic, supports DCs in their fight to do their job in the U.S., Health Missions, a 501(c3), and Operation Backbone are further projects under OneChiropractic.

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Medicare Part B’s advance beneficiary notice

Chiropractic Economics

In the typical chiropractic practice, this would include evaluation and management services, X-rays, therapy charges and personal comfort items. Although it is not a requirement to formally notify Medicare beneficiaries in writing about excluded services that are never covered by Medicare, it just makes good business sense.

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Big win for Michigan chiropractic patients as House bill advances

Chiropractic Economics

As it was introduced, the bills wording would have aligned its definition of a healthcare provider with that of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which limits DCs recognition as healthcare providers only to cases involving spinal subluxation confirmed by X-ray.

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Why Delayed Symptoms After an Auto Accident Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Onsite digital x-rays: To help diagnose, rule out any serious complications, and aid in a more specialized treatment plan. Soft Tissue Therapy: To reduce inflammation and promote healing in muscles and ligaments. Rehabilitation Exercises: To restore strength, mobility, and range of motion.

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Brachioradial Pruritus: The Neuropathic Itch Every DC Should Recognize

ChiroUp

Imaging studies, such as cervical X-rays or MRIs, are generally unnecessary but may help identify underlying cervical spine abnormalities (i.e., A brachioradial pruritus diagnosis is primarily accomplished through clinical history and physical examination. spondylosis or disc lesions).