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Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM

Dr. Mark Studin is an adjunct associate professor at the University of Bridgeport School for Chiropractic, teaching advanced imaging and triaging of chronic and acute patients; and an adjunct postdoctoral professor at Cleveland University – Kansas City College of Chiropractic. He is also a clinical instructor for the State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Office of Continuing Medical Education. Dr. Studin consults for doctors of chiropractic, medical primary-care providers and specialists, and teaching hospitals nationally. He can be reached at DrMark@AcademyOfChiropractic.com or 631-786-4253.

Previous Articles

What’s Coming for Chiropractic in 2025
February 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 2)
Medical and PT Management of Chronic LBP Continues to Fail and Bypass Chiropractic
November 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 11)
Chiropractic Research is Being Published Regularly in the NIH
August 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 08)
Chiropractic Has Gone From Defense to Offense
June 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 06)
Chiropractic Adjustments Increase Muscle Function in Stroke Patients
April 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 04)
Time to Start Working Together: The U.S. Chiropractic Association
February 1 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 02)
Diagnosing Where to Adjust
Spinal Manipulation vs. Spinal Adjustments
January 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 01)
Biomechanical Pathology Is Vertebral Subluxation
December 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 12)
Have You Ever Ordered an MRI?
November 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 11)
Legitimate Strain / Sprain Treatment Plans
June 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 06)
Fact Sheet: Necessary Use of Initial X-Rays in Chiropractic
March 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 03)
Addictionology, Back Pain and Chiropractic
February 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 02)
Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments Increase Facet Gapping, Functional Outcomes
October 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 10)
Disc Nomenclature: Why It's So Important That We Get It Right
July 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 07)
Chiropractic: The First Choice for Cervical & Lumbar Radiculopathy
May 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 05)
Improving Shoulder Function and Pain With an HVLA Thrust
March 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 03)
Chiropractic Predetermined Standards of Initial Care as a Safety Net in Public Health
December 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 12)
Chiropractic: Breaking the Glass Ceiling for ER Inclusion
February 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 02)
Chiropractic CE: At a Crossroads & a Crisis
March 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 03)
Collaborative Education: A Solution for Chiropractic Utilization Woes?
November 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 11)
Advancing the "Whole Organ" Spine Model
March 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 03)
CE Regulations Are Hurting Chiropractic
September 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 15)
The IME System: A Current Public Health Risk and Solutions That Are Working
April 15, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 08)
The MRI: What to Do With the Results
February 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 03)
The MRI: When and Why to Order One
January 15, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 02)
Chiropractic vs. Medical Management of Scoliosis: Let's Look at the Numbers
October 21, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 22)
Are IME and Peer-Review Doctors Accountable in the Doctor-Patient Relationship? (Part 2)
July 29, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 16)
Are IME and Peer-Review Doctors Accountable in the Doctor-Patient Relationship?
July 1, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 14)
Headache Solutions: Save Billions With Chiropractic Care?
October 21, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 22)
The Chiropractic Solution for Work-Related Injuries, Recurring LBP and Chronic Care
August 26, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 18)
Chiropractic Saves Insurers $15.8 Billion, Adds $692 Million in Wages to Americans
June 17, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 13)
Workers' Comp and Chiropractic: A Solution for Skyrocketing Health Care Costs in America
September 9, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 19)
The No More Hunger Project
November 4, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 23)
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Billing / Fees / Insurance
BCBS Provider Settlement: Find Out If You’re Eligible
BCBS Provider Settlement: Find Out If You’re Eligible

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.

Konstantin Chernukhin
News / Profession
WFC Non-Interference Policy: What Could It Mean for the ACA?

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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Personal Injury / Legal
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries (Pt. 3)
9 Delayed-Onset MVA Injuries

Part 3 of this three-part article on recogizing and diagnosing delayed-onset motor-vehicle acident (MVA) injuries in clinical practice covers spinal cord injury linked to cervical stenosis and spondylosis; alar sprain; and delayed instability. Part 1 discussed traumatic subdural hematoma, stroke due to MVA and traumatic central disc herniation; part 2 discussed traumatic Schmorl's nodes, post-concussion syndrome and posttraummatic syrinx.

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Troy Freiheit, DC