John Weeks

John Weeks has worked in various writing, organizing and executive capacities in integrative health for more than 30 years. His Integrator Blog News & Reports (www.theintegratorblog.com) is widely regarded as the top leadership-oriented resource on the policy and business of integrative health. A prolific organizer, Weeks convened the Integrative Medicine Industry Leadership Summits (2000-2002); directed the National Education Dialogue to Advance Integrated Care (2004-2006); fund-raised the start-up and was on the founding steering committee of the Integrative Health Policy Consortium (2002-; co-founded the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health (and directed from 2007-2015; and was on the founding board of the Academy of Integrative Medicine and Health.

Previous Articles

Google, Facebook Kill Access to Alternative Care Information
November 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 11)
Breaking Down the Barriers to Equal Access
August 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 15)
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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