Cheryl Hawk, DC,PhD

Previous Articles

Chiropractic and Wellness: Are We Walking the Walk?
October 7, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 21)
Something for Everyone: Over 10 Reasons Why We Should All be Part of the Nation's Second Largest Health Organization
November 19, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 24)
Why Should You Join the Chiropractic Health Care Section of the APHA?
July 16, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 15)
Chiropractors as Wellness Practitioners: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
December 16, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 26)
Chiropractic within Public Health - A Fish on a Bicycle?
November 4, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 23)
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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
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