Paul Hooper, DC, MPH, MS

Dr. Paul Hooper, 1975 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City, is the clinical communications editor for Comprehensive Industrial Disability Management Corp. He can be reached via e-mail with questions and comments at paul.hooper@cidmcorp.com.

Previous Articles

#TechPain: Causes, Solutions
August 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 08)
Universal Design: Principles & Practice
May 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 05)
Sit or Stand? Analyzing a Mixed Message
June 15, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 12)
Microbreaks: An Increasingly Popular Prevention Tool
February 15, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 04)
Keep Seniors Safe: Age-Proofing the Home
April 1, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 07)
Don't Forget About the Performers
October 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 19)
Paying the Price for Going Mobile
June 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 12)
Why DCs Need to Understand the Principles of "Inclusive Design"
April 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 08)
The Newest Public-Health Epidemic: Sitting Too Much, Moving Too Little
December 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 23)
Sit or Stand? Strategies to Improve Workplace Health and Reduce Disease
October 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 19)
Telecommuting and Technology: Ergonomic and Worker's Comp Considerations
June 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 11)
Worker's Compensation and Chiropractic: Challenges, Rewards and the State of Affairs
March 15, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 06)
Ergonomics and Spinal Stabilization
April 9, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 08)
Ergonomics and Change
October 21, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 22)
From the Clinician's Point of View
June 17, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 13)
From the Ergonomist's Point of View
March 11, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 06)
A Reintroduction of Sorts
January 15, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 02)
The Changing Face of Industrial Health Care
July 31, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 16)
New Perspectives
May 8, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 10)
Cost of Musculoskeletal Injuries on the Job
December 2, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 25)
Work Modifications
November 4, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 23)
Return to Work
October 7, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 21)
The Back School Is Dead!
December 18, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 26)
We're Making Progress
September 1, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 18)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
July 3, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 14)
The Cost of Doing Business
May 8, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 10)
Challenge or Opportunity?
March 13, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 06)
The Role of Ergonomics in the Workplace
January 16, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 02)
The Psychology of Safety
November 4, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 23)
Evaluation of the Worksite: Part II
September 12, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 19)
A Tribute to Attitude
May 20, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
Health Promotion in the Workplace
January 29, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 03)
From Spinal Care Class to Back School and Back
December 1, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 25)
The World of Chiropractic
August 11, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 17)
A Reasoned Approach to Work-Related Injuries
June 16, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 13)
Looking Back and Looking Ahead...
February 24, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 05)
Occupational Neck Pain
January 1, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 01)
Hooper's Suggested Reading List
September 7, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 19)
From Spinal Care Class to Back School and Back
January 12, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 02)
Whatever Happened to the Art?
October 4, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 21)
Pre-Placement Physicals
August 9, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 17)
The Supervisor Is the Key
June 14, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 13)
Chiropractors as Consultants
April 19, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 09)
Williams' Flexion Exercises vs. McKenzie's Extension Protocol
February 22, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 05)
Whatever Happened to Williams' Flexion Exercises?
January 1, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 01)
The Hawthorne Effect
October 16, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 22)
I'm from the Government, and I'm Here to Help!
July 24, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 16)
The Other Side of Workers' Compensation
June 12, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 13)
The Use of Alternative Therapies
May 1, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 10)
What Do the OSHA Ergonomic Standards Mean to the Chiropractor?
January 25, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 03)
Don't Forget the Software
July 2, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 14)
Genetic Testing and its Impact on the Workplace
April 9, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 08)
Who Moved My Cheese?
March 12, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 06)
Trending
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.