James Brantingham, DC, CCF 

Previous Articles

Good News! (For a Change): Chiropractic Management of Extremity Disorders
April 22, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 09)
D.D. Palmer and Chiropractic Foot Care
March 26, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 07)
Chronic Ankle Pain (Unresolved Ankle Sprain), Part II
February 12, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 04)
Chronic Ankle Pain (Unresolved Ankle Sprain)
January 15, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 02)
Chiropractic Management of the Painful Bunion
June 17, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 13)
Spinal Manipulation May Help Reduce Spinal Degenerative Joint Disease and Disability, Part II
April 22, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 09)
Spinal Manipulation May Help Reduce Spinal Degenerative Joint Disease and Disability, Part I
March 25, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 07)
A Bright Light from Africa -- Technikon Natal
May 5, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 10)
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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