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Products & Software To Help You Work with Insurance To Get Paid
by TAC Staff
Oftentimes, the tools used will determine the possibility for success in accomplishing any task....
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Workers Compensation The Role of the Family Practitioner in Injury Management
by Preston Diamond
In a perfect world, every injured worker would be treated by a physician trained in Occupational Medicine, one who understands how to facilitate recovery and expedite return to work. ...
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How to Get Paid with Insurance
by Dr. Mark Studin DC, FASBE, DAAPM, DAAMLP
You treat Mrs. Jones today, complete your fee slip, and your insurance staff has every document necessary to bill the claim....
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High Level Sports Programs Embrace Chiropractors
by Dr. Eric Plasker, D.C.
High level athletes in nearly every sport have chosen to make chiropractic care a part of their training and a part of their lifestyle....
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Better Records = Better Collections
by Dr. Eric Kaplan, D.C., F.I.A.M.A.
Compliance is not a four letter word. Although not mandated, the OIG (Office of the Inspector General) recommends that every small practice institute a compliance program....
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Hurry up and slow down! Situation normal, the government is heavily involved.
by Hal Calisch
HIT. Its a government acronym for Health Information Technology....
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Lumbar Lordosis
by Dr. Mark R. Payne, D.C.
I've spent a lot of time and ink over the past year, writing about the importance of, and how to rehabilitate, the normal cervical lordosis....
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McKenzie Spinal Rehab Methods in the Chiropractic Office Active Therapeutic Procedures Insurance Companies Pay For Part I
by Randy Reed, D.C., F.I.C.C., F.A.C.C.
We all want success in treating our patients. We all want to be the "Hero," and provide that special treatment to our patient which sets us apart from the other doctors in our area....
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Low Back Pain Leads to Lifestyle Changes
by Dr. John Danchik, D.C., C.C.S.P., F.I.C.C.
A 41-year-old male presents with a history of recurring episodes of mild to moderate pain in his lower back. He states that his back pain just seems to come and go, with no specific triggering activities....
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Kinematics of Lateral Impacts and Seat Belt Liability
by Dr. William J. Owens Jr, D.C., D.A.A.M.L.P.
Side or lateral impacts are the second most severe type of motor vehicle collision and have a very different effect on the body. ...
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Audit Proof Your Practice
by Dr. Paul B. Bindell, D.C.
Computers are a blessing and a curse. As a blessing, they improve office efficiency, increase income, reduce expenses, and save trees by eliminating paper....
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Technology for Accountability: Whos in charge and who benefits?
by Dr. Steven J. Kraus, D.C., D.I.B.C.N., C.C.S.P., F.A.S.A.
If someone offered me $44,000 just for doing what I knew I needed to do anyway, Id be the first in line....
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Personal Trainers Have It Right: Proper Actions, Executed Consistently, Bring the Best Results
by Bharon Hoag
Some practice problems stand out where you can see them; others are subtle, like a low-level pain that comes and goes....
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The True Cost of Compliance
by Dr. John Davila, D.C.
If you think you cant afford to "get compliant," its time for you to pull out a calculator and do the math. ...
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CCHIT: What Is It to Me?
by Dr. Michael Failla, D.C.
This acronym has been popping up ever more frequently within the last four years, and a growing number of us have been asking ourselves, "Should I care?" ...
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Whats Hot Products, Services & News
by TAC Staff: What's hot
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Ready To Apply Spidertech Kinesiology Tape, Decompression Seminar DVD, rcumin, the best bio-available curcumin,Spinetronics Antalgic-Trak Great Success
at the FCA Convention, jifilm to Give Away 5 Digital X-Ray Systems ...
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News of the profession
by TAC Staff
The American Chiropractor is committed to sharing current state news from all 50 states within the chiropractic profession. We welcome a news brief from your organization that is 50-100 words. Please e-mail your news to editorial@amchiropractor.com or call 1-888-668-8728 and ask for Carey....
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CALL FOR ACTION: An Open Letter to the Chiropractic Profession
by TAC Staff
Comprehensive and far-reaching "National Health Reform" legislation is rapidly moving forward in Congress. It is abundantly clear, that the legislation under consideration could substantially alter Americas health delivery system in dramatic and perhaps unexpected ways....
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A Healthcare System Divided Against Itself
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Dr. Wilk is an activist fighting for closer healthcare cooperation between chiropractors and MDs. There are superior and safer chiropractic treatments being isolated from hospitals, while public ignorance of this very effective treatment for many stress related ailments, headaches and musculoskeletal conditions is overlooked. Here he discusses his solutions....
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From The Directors Desk
by Joseph P. Busch, B.A., D.C.
Mention the words insurance reimbursement in a group of chiropractors and, Ifm sure, therefs going to be more than just one with a horror story of their experience in getting paid from insurance companies....
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