Chiropractic Will Have Its Day in Managed Care
A recent article in the publication Managed Healthcare1 may be an indication that the health service industries are waking up to chiropractic's potential in the very competitive managed care market. Catherine Sykes, president of the Dominion Consulting Group, made this comment in the article:
"Managed care organizations (MCOs) are looking for services that will let them compete effectively, services that are not only cost effective but also let them market effectively. Chiropractic is really coming into its day in the mainstream and in MCOs."Reference
1. Petersen C. Managed care firms getting backs on track by offering chiropractic care benefits. Managed Healthcare; July 1995: 30.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
