Parker University was unable to elude the violent tornado that hit the Dallas, Texas area Sunday night, destroying businesses and homes, but thankfully resulting in no reported loss of life as of mid-Monday morning. According to unofficial weather maps, the tornado carved a path of destruction northeast from Irving to Garland, which would have put Parker University squarely in its path.
The photo below shows some of the damage to the university including broken windows and damaged gates. As of press time, we have been unable to contact university officials to ensure all Parker administrators, employees and students are safe and sound, or to verify the extent of the damage to the campus.
According to an article in The Washington Post, the tornado was part of a series of severe storms that hit the Dallas area, featuring 70 mph winds, heavy rain, lightning and hail. The tornado elevated debris an estimated 3 miles in the air, according to the article. While there are no reported fatalities at this time, several people have been hospitalized with non-critical injuries.
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?
There has long been an attempt by those who are not legitimate doctors of chiropractic to usurp the title of chiropractor from those who have earned their degree from an accredited chiropractic program. This generally happens in countries where the local doctors of chiropractic have yet to pass legislation requiring a degree from an accredited institution. The result is essentially two chiropractic professions. Nowhere is this danger more pronounced than in Japan.
Effective Sept. 1, 2024,UHC/Optum is requiring prior authorization for the following services delivered in office and outpatient hospital settings, excluding services in the home: Medicare-covered chiropractic services (when billed with the AT-modifier), as well as physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST).
