Gerard Clum, DC

Dr. Gerry Clum served as president of Life Chiropractic College West for 30 years. He also is a former founding board member and president of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges and World Federation of Chiropractic. Currently, he is a member of the executive committee of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.

Previous Articles

The Life & Legacy of James Sigafoose, DC (1933-2014)
October 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 19)
Remembering Dr. Sid Williams
February 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 04)
Making Our Case for Inclusion in Health Care Reform
March 26, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 07)
Reimagining Our Health Care System: Making Health the Goal
February 26, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 05)
A Prescription for Professional Disaster
June 3, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 12)
Looking Forward to the Future of Chiropractic
July 29, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 16)
Life West Continues to Lead Chiropractic Education in Digital Imaging Technology
August 15, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 17)
WFC Successes - What They Mean for You
June 20, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 13)
Confronting Chiropractic's War at Home
March 12, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 06)
Think again! About the Differences Between Opinions and Objectives
July 16, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 15)
Is Your Practice Ready for Computed Radiography?
January 15, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 02)
The Propagation of Destructive Myths
October 11, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 21)
Budget Cuts to Federal Loans Threaten Our Profession
March 15, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 06)
HEAL Update
May 8, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 10)
The HEAL Saga, Part 2
January 31, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 03)
The HEAL Saga
January 17, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 02)
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, Round II
August 12, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 17)
Counterpoint to Western States' Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Program
June 17, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 13)
AHCPR Clinical Guideline #14: An ICA Analysis
January 16, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 02)
Point/Counterpoint: Nat'l Board's Part IV Exam
May 20, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
Setting the Chiropractic Research Agenda: Conference II
October 20, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 22)
Notes from the Alternative Medicine Colloquium
October 6, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 21)
The Benefits and Consequences of Achieving "Critical Mass"
September 8, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 19)
Chiropractic's "Critical Mass"
August 11, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 17)
Cultural Authority and Societal Accountability
May 5, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 10)
Spring Is Blossoming for Chiropractic
March 24, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 07)
How the World Sees Us
March 8, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 06)
Kubler-Ross and Health Care in the 1990s
March 20, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 07)
A Moment of Silence for Ian Grassam, DC
January 25, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 03)
What a Difference a Decade Makes!
January 1, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 01)
Chiropractic Visions of the Leaders of "Our Virtual Chiropractic Association"
May 7, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 10)
HIPAA and the "Marketing" Quandary
March 10, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 06)
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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.