Michael Flynn, DC

Dr. J. Michael Flynn former state-association president, two-time president of the Louisiana Board of Examiners, and ACA chairman of the board, has served as a member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress board since its inception. He is the current president of the WFC.

Previous Articles

Picking Up Speed (But Not Enough)
August 26, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 18)
A Legacy of Professional Sacrifice
August 26, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 18)
Your Profession Needs Your Help
January 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 01)
Would You Like to Know Why?
April 22, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 09)
Empowering Chiropractic Success
June 17, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 13)
WFC Successes - What They Mean for You
June 20, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 13)
The "U" in Unity is You!
February 13, 2006 (Vol. 24, Issue 04)
Think Again! About Chiropractic's Maturity
August 14, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 17)
Adhesive Capsulitis: A Case Study
January 15, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 02)
Are We Making Progress?
November 15, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 24)
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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
Anti Aging / Healthy Aging
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.

Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO
News / Profession
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.