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#DCMeToo: A Female DC on Gender Bias
Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
January 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 01)
#DCMeToo: A Female DC's Perspective on Gender Bias
Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
December 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 12)
Clinical Data Registries Deserve Your Attention
Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
October 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 10)
Are We Prepared to Take Advantage of Health Care Reform?
Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
July 29, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 16)
Health Care Reform Is Already Happening
Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
September 9, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 19)
Health Care Reform: The Devil Is in the Details
Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
July 15, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 15)
Some Things Never Change
Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
May 6, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 10)
Professionalism and Ethics: ACC/RAC 2007
Dana Lawrence, DC, M. Med. Ed., MA
January 15, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 02)
Collaboration: ACC-RAC 2006
Dana Lawrence, DC, M. Med. Ed., MA
January 15, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 02)
The Chiropractic Research Agenda Conference: After 10 Years, Where Are We?
Dana Lawrence, DC, M. Med. Ed., MA
January 1, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 01)
"Where is the Chiropractic Scholar/Practitioner"
Dana Lawrence, DC, M. Med. Ed., MA
September 26, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 20)
Health Care Task Force Reps Hear Chiropractic's Side
Dana Lawrence, DC, M. Med. Ed., MA
April 23, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 09)
Chiropractic: Mainstream, Alternative, or Unconventional
Dana Lawrence, DC, M. Med. Ed., MA
September 12, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 19)
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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
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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