John Gantner, DC, DABCO

Dr. John Gantner is a retired 50-year practitioner who now sells Florida chiropractic practices (www.floridapracticesales.net). He also writes a monthly newsletter regarding practice sales, along with timely clinical, practice building and other information of value to a practicing chiropractor. You can subscribe at jgantnerdc@aol.com or call 239-362-7302.

Previous Articles

The Professional and Practice Benefits of Political Activism
October 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 16)
Improving Our Political Effectiveness
October 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 20)
ACA-NET, Why Should I Get Involved?
December 6, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 25)
How Dangerous Is Cervical Adjusting?
August 2, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 16)
Workers' Compensation, Our Golden Opportunity -- Part IV
August 13, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 17)
Workers' Compensation, Our Golden Opportunity -- Part III
July 2, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 14)
Workers' Compensation, Our Golden Opportunity, Part II
May 21, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 11)
Workers' Compensation: Our Golden Opportunity
March 26, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 07)
Chiropractic in Workers' Compensation -- A Search for Answers
July 12, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 15)
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Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?
Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?

Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?

Jamy Antoine, DC, BCN, CFP®
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Chiropractic at Risk Globally
Chiropractic at Risk Globally

There has long been an attempt by those who are not legitimate doctors of chiropractic to usurp the title of chiropractor from those who have earned their degree from an accredited chiropractic program. This generally happens in countries where the local doctors of chiropractic have yet to pass legislation requiring a degree from an accredited institution. The result is essentially two chiropractic professions. Nowhere is this danger more pronounced than in Japan.

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UHC/Optum Requires Preauthorization for Medicare-Covered Chiropractic Services
UHC/Optum Requires Preauthorization for Medicare-Covered Chiropractic Services

Effective Sept. 1, 2024, UHC/Optum is requiring prior authorization for the following services delivered in office and outpatient hospital settings, excluding services in the home: Medicare-covered chiropractic services (when billed with the AT-modifier), as well as physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST).

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