Cynthia Vaughn, DC, FICC

Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, a graduate of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, practices in Austin, Texas. A former president of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, she is the East Texas delegate to the ACA, chairs the Clinical Documentation Committee, and is a member of several other ACA committees. Contact Dr. Vaughn at drvaughn@chiroaustin.com.

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Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 5
March 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 06)
Save Our Profession for Less Than $200
January 29, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 03)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 4
November 4, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 23)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 3
September 23, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 20)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 2
July 15, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 15)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole
June 3, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 12)
The Truth About the VA Advisory Committee's Recommendations
January 1, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 01)
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While cervical disc pathology can unquestionably produce radiculopathy, many patients presenting with arm pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness do not exhibit the clinical behavior of true nerve-root compromise. In these cases, failure to differentiate the primary pain generator may lead to unnecessary spinal injections, nerve ablation procedures or surgical consultation despite limited likelihood of benefit.

Ken Kaufman, DC
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A National Turning Point: N.J. Board Rejects Insurer Medical X-Ray Rules for DCs
A National Turning Point: N.J. Board Rejects Insurer Medical X-Ray Rules for DCs

The New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners has made a precedential decision, concurring with the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors' (ANJC) position paper on chiropractic X-ray guidelines. In plain terms, the board ruled, consistent with the ANJC position, that insurance companies cannot use medical X-ray rules or recommendations, like those written by the American College of Radiology (ACR), to decide whether a chiropractor's X-ray was necessary.

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Jeff Randolph, Esq.
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The Relationship Behind the Referral
The Relationship Behind the Referral

For decades, chiropractors have been told the answer to more professional referrals is simple: educate medical doctors about chiropractic. There is some truth in that advice; but it is also incomplete. The modern challenge is not simply getting another healthcare professional to know that chiropractors exist. It is becoming the kind of clinician (and building the kind of professional relationship) that makes collaboration easy and sustainable.

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