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David J. Brunarski, DC, MSc, FCCS(C)

Dr. David Brunarski graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1977 after completing his undergraduate education at the University of Alberta. In 1992, he attained a master's degree in nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. He is president of the Ontario Chiropractic Association and is actively involved in committee work for the association. He maintains a private practice in Simcoe, Ontario.

Previous Articles

Patient Satisfaction and Continuity of Care
November 4, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 23)
The Psychology of Chronic Back Pain
September 9, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 19)
Shared Decision-Making and Self-Management in Health Care
July 15, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 15)
System Dynamics Modeling and Utilization of Chiropractic Care
March 12, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 06)
The Increasing Threat of Syndemics and the Role of Chiropractic Care
January 1, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 01)
Nocebo/Placebo: Treatment Expectations and Preference in Chiropractic Care
November 4, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 23)
Impact of the Chiropractic Literature
December 2, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 25)
Chronic Pain and Self-Care
September 23, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 20)
Cognitive Diversity and Creative Abrasion
July 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 14)
Trapped by Our Own Dysfunctional Conflict and Defensive Perceptions
May 6, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 10)
The Challenge of Chiropractic Integration
February 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 05)
Reviewing the Evidence: Why Chiropractors Must Perform Systematic Reviews
January 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 01)
The Power of Teamwork
November 4, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 23)
The Power of Teamwork
November 4, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 23)
Embracing Evidence-Based Chiropractic
January 29, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 03)
Elevating the Delivery of Chiropractic Care
March 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 07)
The Building Blocks of Clinical Competency
August 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 17)
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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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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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