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Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd, PhD

Dr. Claire Johnson is a professor at National University of Health Sciences and editor in chief of JMPT, the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine and the Journal of Chiropractic Humanities. She also serves as the communications chair for the American Public Health Association (APHA) Chiropractic Health Care (CHC) section. 

Previous Articles

Why Chiropractors Should Care If Their Patients Smoke or Use Tobacco
September 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 09)
From "Illegitimate" to Integrated: How a Judge's Decision Changed It All
September 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 09)
Chiropractic as a Profession: Altruism and Public Health Make Good Partners
November 4, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 23)
Chiropractic and Health Care Reform: An Uncertain Future or an Opportunity?
March 26, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 07)
Are You Ready to Take the Public Health Challenge?
July 1, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 14)
Use the National Health Observances Calendar to Promote Health for Your Patients and Practice
September 23, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 20)
Chiropractic and Public Health: Understanding and Influencing the Determinants of Health
May 6, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 10)
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BCBS Provider Settlement: Find Out If You’re Eligible
BCBS Provider Settlement: Find Out If You’re Eligible

In a landmark development, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has reached a $2.8 billion settlement to resolve antitrust claims brought by health care providers, including chiropractors. The lawsuit accused BCBS of dividing the nation into exclusive regions and limiting competition, which resulted in lower reimbursements for providers. Although BCBS denies any wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to avoid lengthy litigation – and you can get a piece of the pie.

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News / Profession
WFC Non-Interference Policy: What Could It Mean for the ACA?

The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Board of Directors passed a “Policy on Non-Interference and Respect for National Authority” at its Q3 2024 meeting. Upon reading this, some might ask if the WFC policy is targeting the activities of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) in providing international membership to Japanese individuals who do not hold a chiropractic degree from an accredited institution.

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Personal Injury / Legal
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries (Pt. 3)
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries

Part 3 of this three-part article on recogizing and diagnosing delayed-onset motor-vehicle acident (MVA) injuries in clinical practice covers spinal cord injury linked to cervical stenosis and spondylosis; alar sprain; and delayed instability. Part 1 discussed traumatic subdural hematoma, stroke due to MVA and traumatic central disc herniation; part 2 discussed traumatic Schmorl's nodes, post-concussion syndrome and posttraummatic syrinx.

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