Alan Cook, DC

Dr. Alan Cook graduated from Western States and has been in practice since 1989.  Besides being a postgraduate lecturer for Palmer West, Parker and Life Chiropractic colleges, Dr. Cook has written numerous articles for publication on topics ranging from the healing benefits of laughter to articles on NSAIDs and osteoporosis. He works with EasyWebCE to provide chiropractic continuing education.

Previous Articles

Better to Write Than to Tell
August 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 08)
A Food for the Ages, Not Just the Aged
August 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 08)
Osteoporosis -- The Competition
November 4, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 23)
Osteoporosis: The Calcium Hype
April 8, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 08)
The Top 10
October 7, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 21)
Oh, by the Way -- A Review of NSAIDs
May 20, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
The Top 10 Prescribed Drugs
November 17, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 24)
NSAIDs -- The Unintended Consequences
November 3, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 23)
The Top 10
February 10, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
The Top 10 Drugs -- 1997
June 29, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 14)
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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
Anti Aging / Healthy Aging
Squaring the Geriatric Curve
Squaring the Geriatric Curve

The geriatric curve – the progressive decline in our health, fitness, mental capacity, and overall constitution – graphically appears as a downward sloping line over time. It is a culmination of the effects of sarcopenia, postural deterioration, frailty, and chronic noncommunicable diseases that occur as we age. While aging cannot be reversed, the goal is to reduce the negative slope or “square off” the curve, thus avoiding a steady decline in health. Here are five ways to get your patients started.

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO
News / Profession
How Chiropractors Can Make It the Best of Times
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

Imagine an environment in which DCs are tightly integrated with their local healthcare system; a trusted resource for PCPs, specialists and self-insured employers; are reimbursed in alignment with value created; use modern technology enabling them to fully engage with their patients; are self-governed; and are able to maintain a fulfilling work-life balance. In the final part of this three-part series, we explore three areas for chiropractors to focus on to leave the current foolishness behind and create “the best of times” for DCs and their patients.