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Breaking Down the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
Riekeman Sues Palmer
June 4, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 12)
Outrage in Ontario: Physiotherapy Delisting Reversed
May 7, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 10)
ACC-RAC 2005
May 7, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 10)
Chiropractic on Capitol Hill
April 23, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 09)
Chiropractic in South Africa - A People to People Ambassador Program
March 26, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 07)
Predicting the Future of Chiropractic
March 12, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 06)
Life Removed From Probation
January 15, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 02)
Antidepressants Get FDA's "Black Box" Warning
November 30, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 25)
Palmer Florida Granted CCE Accreditation
September 27, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 20)
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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®
News / Profession
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.

Dynamic Chiropractic Staff
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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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