Michael J. Schroeder, Esq.

Michael Schroeder, Esq., has represented the chiropractic profession for more than 40 years. He is the president of the National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys, general counsel for the National Chiropractic Council, and has represented the California Chiropractic Association, the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and numerous other chiropractic entities.

Previous Articles

A Groundbreaking Case for the Chiropractic Profession
January 1, 2026 (Volume 44, Issue 1)
Nine Rules and Procedures to Prevent Insurance Fraud
October 24, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 22)
CCA Position Statement On Practice Management
May 9, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 10)
Doctor-Patient Arbitration Forms Benefit Chiropractors and Their Patients
May 9, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 10)
NCC Loss Prevention Program Results in Dramatic Claims Reduction
April 25, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 09)
The New Definition of Chiropractic Scope of Practice in California
November 11, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 23)
Considerations in Selling Your Practice
July 3, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 14)
Chiropractic in Catalonia
July 30, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 16)
Some E-Commerce Deals are Illegal
November 15, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 24)
National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys Warns of E-Commerce Deals
January 1, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 01)
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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.