Eric Huntington, DC

Dr. Eric Huntington is the CEO of Advanced Medical Integration (AMI), a training and consulting group that assists chiropractic practice owners in transitioning their businesses to multispecialty health care centers; and the president of the Chiropractic Business Academy (CBA), a business management and coaching firm for chiropractic and multispecialty practices. Dr. Huntington was both the ICA representative for Maryland and a board member of the Maryland Chiropractic Association from 2002-2013. He also served on the executive committee of the ICA Best Practices and Practice Guidelines, published in 2008. To learn more about AMI, visit [url=http://www.amidoctors.com]http://www.amidoctors.com[/url].

Previous Articles

What's the Public Perception of a Multispecialty Practice?
October 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 10)
Build a Staff-Driven Practice
July 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 07)
A New Look at Patient Retention
The Structural Care Model vs. The Biochemical Care Model
End New-Patient Problems Forever: Learn to Think Like a Marketer
How to Relieve Financial Stress In Your Practice
Reducing Your Practice Overhead
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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
X-ray / Imaging / MRI
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor

A 36-year-old female presented on Nov. 18, 2025, with lumbar pain and left lower extremity radiculopathy. Following a comprehensive history, physical examination, and radiographic evaluation to assess anatomical and biomechanical factors, an immediate lumbar MRI was ordered due to the patient’s radiculopathic symptoms and clinical findings.

Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM; Timothy Clare, DC, FPSC(C)
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