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Don Capoferri, DC, FSTB, DAAMLP, BCN

Dr. Don Capoferri has been practicing in the Atlanta, Ga., area since 1982. After completing his undergraduate education at Rutgers University, he earned his DC degree at Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic, graduating in December of 1981. After a two-year course of study, internship and research, he was the first chiropractor in the nation to receive a fellowship in spinal biomechanics and trauma from Cleveland University, Chiropractic and Health Sciences (where he is currently an adjunct professor of clinical sciences). Dr. Capoferri has extensive postgraduate training and credentials in MRI spine interpretation, spinal biomechanical engineering, spinal trauma pathology and electrodiagnostics.

Previous Articles

Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments Increase Facet Gapping, Functional Outcomes
October 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 10)
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Billing / Fees / Insurance
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.

Konstantin Chernukhin
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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