Dennis Barley, DC, CCSP

Dr. Dennis Barley has been a chiropractor for more than 35 years, and has been involved as a clinician and a consultant for Ideal Protein in varied positions for the past 14 years. He utilizes Ideal Protein to help his patients return to the healthy life they deserve through the Ideal Protein three-phase protocol that safely and effectively gets repeatable, measurable and predictable results. These results with outcomes are published in peer-reviewed journals. Learn more at www.idealprotein.com/healthcare-providers."

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The Obesity Epidemic: How We Got Here (and How We Can Go Back)
January 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 01)
The Obesity Epidemic: How We Got Here (and How We Can Go Back)
October 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 10)
Why Some DCs Don't Address Their Patients' Unhealthy Weight
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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