News / Profession

ABCA Hosts Ninth Annual Convention

Dynamic Chiropractic Staff

The American Black Chiropractors' Association (ABCA) will be hosting their Ninth Annual Convention, Wednesday, August 15 through Sunday, August 19, 1990 at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The convention will host a series of workshops and continuing education seminars for license renewal. Among them are Chiropractic Sports Medicine for the 90s led by Dr. Philip T. Santiago and Diagnosis and Management of Musculo-Skeletal Conditions led by Dr. Frank J. Nicchi.

Dr. Santiago is associate professor of sports medicine at New York Chiropractic College.

Dr. Nicchi has served on the faculty of New York Chiropractic College where he has instructed clinical orthopedics and neurology, differential diagnosis and flexion-distraction technique.

Presently there are over 300 black chiropractors practicing throughout the United States. The ABCA was established to promote better health care in the black community, to educate the public on the benefits of chiropractic medicine, and to assist the educational endeavors of those interested in the chiropractic profession.

For more information please contact:

Herman J. Glass II, D.C.
17301 W. 8 Mile Road
Detroit, Michigan 48235

Or call Alfred Davis Jr., D.C.
Chairperson
(201) 783-3606

July 1990
print pdf
Trending
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?
Should You Be In-Network or Out-of-Network With Insurance?

It’s a new year and many chiropractors are evaluating what will enhance their respective practices, particularly as it relates to their bottom line. One of the most common questions I get is: “Do I need to be credentialed to bill insurance, and what are the best plans to join?” It’s a loaded question – but one every DC ponders. Whether you're already in-network or pondering whether to join, here's what you need to know.

Samuel A. Collins
X-ray / Imaging / MRI
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor

A 36-year-old female presented on Nov. 18, 2025, with lumbar pain and left lower extremity radiculopathy. Following a comprehensive history, physical examination, and radiographic evaluation to assess anatomical and biomechanical factors, an immediate lumbar MRI was ordered due to the patient’s radiculopathic symptoms and clinical findings.

Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM; Timothy Clare, DC, FPSC(C)
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Guidelines vs. Care: Bridging the Gap
Guidelines vs. Care: Bridging the Gap

What happens when best practices for patient care fall outside what guidelines endorse or insurance will cover? More importantly, how can clinicians ethically and effectively integrate non-reimbursed services that improve function, reduce disability and support long-term outcomes? These are not just clinical questions; they are economic and policy challenges that directly affect practice viability and patient access.

Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS