Dynamic Chiropractic back issues from March 2008:
UHC Rescinds Policy Regarding Chiropractic Reimbursement
Mar 11, 2008; ... Treatment of Pediatric, Headache Patients Remains a Covered Service In a major victory in the ongoing battle against the insurance industry for coverage of chiropractic services, United Healthcare (UHC) has rescinded its policy declaring chiropractic manipulative treatments for pediatric ...
A Day in the Life of a Celebrity Chiropractor
Mar 11, 2008; ... Part 2 of an Interview With Dr. James Stoxen In part two of this exclusive interview, Dr. Stoxen shares his unique experiences from more than 125 tours with top entertainers and provides further insight into his challenging, yet rewarding career. Do you have any preference in ...
Palmer Board Chair Passes Gavel
Mar 11, 2008; ... Vickie Palmer Steps Down After 20 Years After serving for 20 years as chair of the Palmer College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees, Vickie Palmer has officially handed off the responsibility to Vice Chairman Trevor Ireland, DC. Dr. Ireland officially took over chair duties at a Feb ....
Proposed New Jersey Amendment Limits Cost-Sharing
Mar 11, 2008; ... The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) recently published proposed amendments to the Health Benefit Plan regulations, New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC) 11:22-5.2 through 5.9, which contain significant changes that will affect chiropractic reimbursement in the state. In ...
Selective Unity
Mar 11, 2008; ... REPORT OF MY FINDINGS UnitedHealthcare's (UHC) recent announcement that it has rescinded its policy denying coverage of spinal manipulative treatment for pediatric and headache patients (see page 1 of this issue) reminds me of a remarkable yet far-too-uncommon occurrence that took place ...
Parker Las Vegas: Bright Lights, Big Success
Mar 11, 2008; ... From Feb. 7-9, Parker College of Chiropractic hosted the latest Parker Seminars at the Las Vegas Hilton. The theme of this year's event, "Shape Your Future, Inspire the World," was reflected in the continuing education programs and sessions, which covered a wide range of topics including ...
Diagnostic Testing Criteria
Mar 11, 2008; ... Chiropractors who associate with hospitals have the added responsibility of enhancing the reputation of the institution and working in an integrated manner with the medical staff. The added responsibility is encouragement for honing one's diagnostic skills. Periodic reassessment of the criteria ...
Cure-All Juices, Part 1: Acai and Goji
Mar 11, 2008; ... "There is a man in the waiting room who wants to talk to you," my receptionist said to me. I looked out and made eye contact with a person who acted like he knew me. Dang, I thought to myself. I hate it when someone who I treated twice, 10 years ago, comes in and asks if I remember him, and I ...
Selecting Clinically Valuable Assessment Tools
Mar 11, 2008; ... More than 50 years ago, Cambridge professor John Ryle wrote, "The three main tasks of the clinician ... are diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Of these, diagnosis is by far the most important, for upon it, the success of the other two are dependent."1 Patients and practitioners ...
Sherman Issues Call for Abstracts
Mar 11, 2008; ... NEWS IN BRIEF From Oct. 17-19,2008, Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic will host the fifth annual International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS). The deadline to submit abstracts on the topic of vertebral subluxation is April 30. According to the college, the ...
Health Promotion and Wellness Initiatives
Mar 11, 2008; ... Over the past four years, a number of initiatives have been undertaken by the chiropractic community to promote the health and wellness of patients and the general public. A number of these initiatives were under the auspices of the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) committee on health ...
Managing Bone Loss in Cancer Patients
Mar 11, 2008; ... Cancer patients are at a higher risk for developing osteoporosis due to accelerated loss in bone density associated with many anticancer treatments. There are a variety of hormonal and non-hormonal treatments that may promote bone loss by inducing hypogonadism, which increases bone resorption ...
Dr. Laura Weeks Elected to COA
Mar 11, 2008; ... In other Sherman College news, Laura Chadwick Weeks, DC, vice president for planning, assessment and enrollment services, has been elected to the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education (COA/CCE). Dr. Weeks was elected as the commission's CCE accredited program ...
Pediatric Drug Testing
Mar 11, 2008; ... Harry Shirkey, a medical practitioner, coined the term "therapeutic orphans" more than 40 years ago to describe how children are overlooked in medical research. His observations remain true today. Despite the best efforts of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Federal Drug ...
Looking Back: 1988
Mar 11, 2008; ... 25 YEARS OF DYNAMIC CHIROPRACTIC As we celebrate our 25th anniversary as the definitive news and information source for the chiropractic profession, we look back at the important events as reported in DC since 1983, while also looking forward to the future. Throughout 2008, we will ...
Looking Forward to Chiropractic's Future
Mar 11, 2008; ... 25 YEARS OF DYNAMIC CHIROPRACTIC Before I look forward to the next 25 years of chiropractic and health care, let's look back to 1988, which was truly a year to remember in chiropractic. That year provided us an opportunity to challenge the future, learn from the past and remember those ...
Nutrition Considerations for Patients With Prostate Cancer, Part 1
Mar 11, 2008; ... Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in developed countries. Once diagnosed, patients are faced with various medical treatment options, depending upon whether the cancer is localized to the prostate gland or has metastasized elsewhere. In addition to medical ...
Financial Policies: Tools for Meeting Your Goals
Mar 11, 2008; ... With the new year underway, many of us have been reviewing our achievements of the past year and setting new goals. Some of the goals that should be reviewed are financial and require examining how your office's financial policies support you in achieving those goals. If you do not have ...
Gait Cycle Evaluation as a Component of Chiropractic Care
Mar 11, 2008; ... Function and balance of the spine and pelvis depend on coordinated support from the feet and legs, especially during gait. It is because of this interdependence that doctors of chiropractic must consider the lower extremities when evaluating spinal problems and complaints. In many cases, there ...
Logan Receives $500,000 Donation From Standard Process
Mar 11, 2008; ... Standard Process Inc. recently announced that it is donating $500,000 to name the $3.5 million student center currently under construction at Logan College of Chiropractic. The 6,500 square-foot center is expected to be completed this summer. "I've been impressed with the major ...
The DOT Third-Party Administrator
Mar 11, 2008; ... The DC's Ally So, you've decided to begin performing Department of Transportation (DOT) testing in your office? Wise move. Since this testing is mandated for nearly 10 million drivers in the United States, why shouldn't you have a piece of the action? If you perform DOT physicals, ...
Health Promotion Advocacy in Action
Mar 11, 2008; ... The Bangalore Declaration on a Healthy Workforce Funded through a grant from the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) presidents, working in concert with Life University and the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC), chiropractors participating in the Straighten Up India ...
Chiropractic Licensed in Thailand
Mar 25, 2008; ... Chiropractic is at last a legalized profession in Thailand and 18 chiropractors recently were granted the first licenses. Full-time chiropractic doctors have practiced in Thailand for almost 15 years, primarily in the capital city of Bangkok. Despite treating thousands of Thai people, ...
AMA Limits DC Impairment Evaluations
Mar 25, 2008; ... But after the ACA cries foul, the AMA issues an immediate correction. After receiving a strongly worded letter from American Chiropractic Association (ACA) legal counsel, the American Medical Association (AMA) has announced that it will take "immediate and visible steps to counteract any ...
Commissioning DCs as Officers in the Military
Mar 25, 2008; ... House Resolution 294 introduced on Feb. 13. Representatives Neu Abercrombie (D-Hawaii), Thelma Drake (R-Va.), Robert Brady (D-Pa.) and Ron Paul (R-Texas) have introduced House Concurrent Resolution 294, which calls for the secretary of Defense to take "immediate steps to establish a ...
FCER Launches Innovative Online Research Resource
Mar 25, 2008; ... The Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) has launched DCConsult, an online research information resource established as part of the foundation's Evidence-Based Resource Center (EB-RC). According to the foundation, "This global access to evidence-based research and best ...
Reserving the Right to Disagree - Cordially
Mar 25, 2008; ... REPORT OF MY FINDINGS "In the beginning, as newlyweds, we avoid conflict because we are so much in love and we believe that 'being in love' is about agreeing. We're afraid that if we disagree - or fight - we'll end up divorced. Later, we avoid conflict because when we try to deal with ...
Everyone Wants a Successful Practice, But No One Wants to Pay the Price
Mar 25, 2008; ... FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Jim Parker was a master with acronyms; his acronym for FEAR was False Evidence Appearing Real. Sometimes we become so paralyzed by our fears that we forget the antidote, which is action. There is another saying: "Analysis causes paralysis." In this age of ...
Golf Injuries, Part 1
Mar 25, 2008; ... An Overview of the Current Crisis In the United States, it is estimated mat more man 27 million people play the game of golf and, as shocking as it seems, they incur a reported 13.5 million golf-related injuries each year. Unfortunately, your average patient does not prepare or condition ...
How Do You Compete With Being Just Another Commodity?
Mar 25, 2008; ... THE NEXT CENTURY Ever had a patient ask you for a good chiropractor down the block? Nothing personal, just that their insurance has changed and they need to find someone on the new plan. Some patients go the extra mile to stay with a doc they know and trust or to be sure they have that ...
Let's Talk About Values
Mar 25, 2008; ... CHIROPRACTIC ETHICS We are in the thick of the hunt for a new president of the United States. It seems as if every political campaign talks about values. But what do they mean by the word values? I was in a meeting with faculty from many departments at the University of Bridgeport and ...
A Natural Immunity to Change, Part 1
Mar 25, 2008; ... BEYOND THE BASICS How to Diagnose and Manage Internal Resistance The first quarter of the year is coming to a close. Do the resolutions you made at the beginning of 2008 feel like distant memories? Are the goals you set a couple of months ago untouched by action? Do you feel as ...
The Quest for the Magic Bullet
Mar 25, 2008; ... I recently had a patient present to my office for acupuncture. She had seen a documentary on TV about how acupuncture could help with weight loss. During the consultation, I told her "Yes, acupuncture can help with weight loss, but we also need to talk about diet and exercise." She became very ...
CCGPP Releases New Draft Chapter
Mar 25, 2008; ... As of March 6,2008, "Chiropractic Management of Soft-Tissue Disorders," the fourth chapter in the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameter's (CCGPP) evolving Clinical Compass, is available online for review and commentary. Practitioners and other interested stakeholders can ...
Understanding and Diagnosis of Nerve-Related Pain
Mar 25, 2008; ... LOW FORCE METHODOLOGY Chiropractors treat the nervous system. How many times have we heard that or said that to our patients? This is the first of at least two articles addressing techniques that attempt to diagnose and treat the mobility and sensitivity of nerves. This first article ...
Early Soft-Tissue Lesions May Be Causative of Osteoarthritis
Mar 25, 2008; ... SOFT TISSUE We constantly try to prove that chiropractic care is preventative and that maintenance visits are necessary. While the absolute proof of this premise is not yet substantiated, one area to evaluate is the effect of soft-tissue evaluation and treatment to prevent ...
Looking Back: 1989
Mar 25, 2008; ... 25 YEARS OF DYNAMIC CHIROPRACTIC As we celebrate our 25th anniversary as the definitive news and information source for the chiropractic profession, we look back at the important events as reported in DC since 1983, while also looking forward to the future. Throughout 2008, we will ...
Looking Forward to Chiropractic's Future
Mar 25, 2008; ... 25 YEARS OF DYNAMIC CHIROPRACTIC Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? Where Have We Been? I know it's not the most original subject to write about and there have been many articles in the past, but I wanted to give my perspective after being involved in the ...
Even Paranoids Have Real Enemies
Mar 25, 2008; ... THE WORLD ACCORDING TO CHIROPRACTIC The hotel radio alarm clock suddenly erupted with a fiesta of Mexican accordion music It was 2:18 a.m. This alarm time was not my choice. I had forgotten to check the dock when I went to bed, since I had asked for a wake-up call from the front desk and ...
Principles of a Rehab Specialist: From Fat Loss to Performance Ready, Part 1
Mar 25, 2008; ... This artide is a real story about a dient of mine, Sheldon, whom I am proud to call a very good friend. Last year, I was exdted to find out tiiat he was invited to play in the 2007 Maccabi Games (www.jccmaccabigames.org ). I want to personally share his story with you while educating you on the ...
What Are the Early Adopters Telling Us?
Mar 25, 2008; ... EMBRACING THE FUTURE IN YOUR OFFICE Alphabet soup - that's what the current discussion of practice guidelines sounds like to many of us. We're too busy meeting the demands of our day to consider what kind of impact these long acronyms (used to describe guidelines) will have on our ...
Are You the Best "Point Person" for Your Practice?
Mar 25, 2008; ... EMPOWERMENT FOR CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANTS One of the best ways a chiropractic assistant can become the most valuable player on the team is to be keenly aware that they are the practice's "point person." A point person is the one who makes the first impression of the practice, as they are ...
Nutrition Considerations for Patients With Prostate Cancer, Part 2
Mar 25, 2008; ... NUTRITIONAL AND ANTI-AGING RESEARCH Evidence-Based Adjunctive Nutritional Support 10. Curcumin (480 mg, three times per day) - Curcumin has been shown to inhibit the growth of breast, colon and prostate cancer cells via several important targeted effects (inhibits epidermal ...
Pain in the Brain
Mar 25, 2008; ... Pain is an extremely complicated thing. I assume most of you reading this do not think of pain as complicated. What's so complicated? I hit my thumb with the hammer - it hurts. I stub my toe - it hurts. But what about those soldiers in the field (right at this very moment, perhaps), wounded in ...
What I Learned From My Dad, the Chiropractor
Mar 25, 2008; ... My first memory of my father's dedication to chiropractic is of when I was 5 years old. It was after church on a Sunday morning. I was sitting in the back of the family station wagon, looking out the window at my father's office. Four other cars were there. As soon as we pulled up, ...
Diagnosis and Report of Findings: Due Deliberation
Mar 25, 2008; ... It has probably happened to you, too: You put your heart and soul into a thorough examination and diagnosis of a patient, outline a reasonable course of treatment and rehabilitation, begin treatment, start to get things going and then the patient disappears just as you are beginning to see ...