David Ryan, BS, DC

Dr. David Ryan has been the medical director and co-chairman of the Arnold Fitness Weekend (www.arnoldclassic.com) for the past 10 years, and is the lead writer for www.bodybuilding.com. He practices in Columbus, Ohio.

Previous Articles

Justifying the Second Exam
January 29, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 03)
Restricting Chiropractic Care Results in Higher Medical Costs
November 30, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 25)
Handling Throat Trauma
June 3, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 12)
Pills, Pills, Pills
May 18, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 11)
Chiropractic in Charge at Schwarzenegger Fitness Expo
April 23, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 09)
Schwarzenegger and Chiropractic Team Up
April 22, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 09)
The World's Strongest Depend on Chiropractic Care
February 11, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 04)
The Arnold Fitness Weekend: A Perfect Time for Chiropractic!
May 19, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 11)
Chiropractic at the International Powerlifting Championships
January 27, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 03)
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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.