Dr. Saboe Speaks at National Summit
Dr. Vern Saboe, lobbyist for the Oregon Chiropractic Association and DC columnist, discussed the Oregon Health Plan experience at the 3rd Annual Summit on Balanced Pain Management last December.
Dr. Saboe said he "reviewed the process that led to OHP now covering common back and spinal pain conditions and non-pharmacologic treatments in hopes of reducing opioid narcotic use and costly spinal surgeries; and covered how Oregon's initial development of evidence-based back treatment guidelines led to coverage of integrated pain care combining standard medical care with chiropractic, acupuncture, cognitive behavioral therapy, yoga, intensive rehabilitation, massage therapy, and/or supervised exercise therapy.'
To learn more about Dr. Saboe and his involvement in Oregon health care, access a complete biography and previous articles on his columnist page.
New EVP at the NBCE
Dr. Normal Ouzts Jr. has been named new executive vice president of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. A longtime member of the NBCE board, he vacates his position as District V director to assume the EVP role. As of press time, the board is seeking a replacement for the District V directorship.
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?
