Marco Lopez, DC, CCEP

Dr. Marco Lopez, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, completed undergraduate study (pre-med) at Boston University. He practices in the New York Metro area, including northern N.J., and can be contacted with questions and comments at www.njspinedoc.com."

Previous Articles

"Doctor ... Always Do the Right Thing"
July 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 14)
The Parity Paradox
February 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 04)
Not Your Typical Groin Strain
March 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 06)
Are Your Patients at Risk? Diabetes Screening Update
February 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 03)
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
April 22, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 09)
Pain Following Muscle Injection
January 1, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 01)
An Argument for Preventive Care
August 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 18)
When Is an MRI Necessary?
June 17, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 13)
Finding the Best Way to Manage Pain: When Is Acupuncture a Good Choice?
April 9, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 08)
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The chiropractic profession is under a sophisticated and relentless assault from corporate medicine, so strategically executed that most don’t even recognize it happening. The campaign is powerful, calculated, and well-funded, demonstrated by its covert tactics and the millions being invested to carry it out. Corporate medicine's endgame wants only two things from chiropractic: all our patients and all our money – and it is getting it.

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Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM
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Chiropractic Management of a Recalled Cervical Disc Implant
Chiropractic Management of a Recalled Cervical Disc Implant

Over the past two decades, more than 18 million spinal surgeries have been performed in the United States, and cervical disc replacements represent a fair share of those. Device recalls due to design flaws can place patients in difficult clinical situations, especially those who are symptomatic and reluctant to undergo revision surgery. This case highlights the role of chiropractors in managing complex postsurgical patients, particularly those with recalled spinal implants. 

Ronald Feise, DC
Billing / Fees / Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Removing Prior Authorization for Chiropractic
UnitedHealthcare Removing Prior Authorization for Chiropractic

UnitedHealth Group, parent company of UnitedHealthcare, has announced sweeping changes to its prior-authorization (PA) requirements that will eliminate the requirement for chiropractic care and numerous other healthcare services by the end of 2026. Doctors of chiropractic, other providers and patients have long lamented prior authorization requirements because they can delay needed treatment, limit access and even cause some patients not to pursue care.

Dynamic Chiropractic Staff