Joseph J. Sweere, DC, DABCO, DACBOH, FICC

Dr. Joseph Sweere is a professor in the Chiropractic Clinical Sciences Division and chairman of the Department of Occupational Health, College of Chiro-practic at North-western Health Sciences University.

Previous Articles

Prescription Rights: Be Careful What You Wish For (Part 2)
August 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 08)
Prescription Rights: Be Careful What You Wish For (Part 1)
July 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 07)
Chiropractor Serving as Director of Human Resources and Safety
May 20, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 11)
Chiropractic at the Minnesota State Zoo
January 15, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 02)
Substance Abuse: A Prenatal-to-Grave Public Health Issue
August 26, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 18)
Reducing Back Injuries: The NIOSH Lifting Equation – Past, Present and Future
March 26, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 07)
Hearing Loss in the Workplace: Noise Exposure and Toluene
January 29, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 03)
Providing Chiropractic Occupational Health Services in the Hospital Setting
December 2, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 25)
Turning Vision Into Opportunity
February 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 05)
Going the Extra Mile: Adapting to Changes in the Marketplace
June 17, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 13)
Preventing Workplace Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders
March 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 06)
Finding a Career in Occupational Health
October 21, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 22)
Helping Keep the Public Roads Safe
August 26, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 18)
Tap Into Your Patient Base
July 1, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 14)
The Opportunities Are Limitless
May 20, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 11)
A Rewarding Career Challenge
January 29, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 03)
The Employer Holds the Key to the Doors of Managed Care
May 6, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 10)
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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.

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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.

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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.