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John R. Bomar, DC

Dr. John Bomar, a 1978 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, practices in Arkadelphia, Ark. He is a past board member of the Arkansas Chiropractic Association and a founding board member of the Arkansas Chiropractic Educational Society. Contact Dr. Bomar with questions and/or comments regarding this article via e-mail: johnrbomar@hotsprings.net.

Previous Articles

Why Rehabilitation Is an Essential Element of Chiropractic Practice
February 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 2)
Ankle / Foot Overpronation
May 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 05)
Corona Defense: Mobilize and Strengthen the Immune Response
April 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 04)
Managing the Acutely Severe Cervical Spine Patient
March 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 03)
Biomechanical Lesion: A Better Diagnostic Term for the Profession
September 9, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 19)
Shaking the Bushes for "Fallen Out" Patients
October 7, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 21)
Communicating in the Courtroom
June 17, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 13)
Into the Fray: Medicolegal Testimony
December 2, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 25)
The Art of Painless Spinal and Pelvic Adjusting
September 9, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 19)
Fibromyalgia Patients: A Real Pain in the Muscles and Fibers
June 3, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 12)
Diagnosis and Report of Findings, With All Due Deliberation
March 25, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 07)
Palpation 501 - Or What They Might Not Have Taught You in School
November 19, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 24)
Rotary Curves Above a Remodeled Pelvis: Childhood Trauma?
June 4, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 12)
A Good, Quick Test to Avoid Bad (Mal) Practice
December 17, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 26)
Chronic Occult Spinal Impairment
August 15, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 17)
Treat Infections by Mobilizing and Strengthening the Immune Response
April 24, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 09)
The Lowdown on Short Legs
February 27, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 05)
The Spinal Biomechanical Lesion: A Vicious Cycle
September 14, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 19)
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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.

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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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