Peter G. Fernandez, DC

Dr. Peter G. Fernandez, a graduate of Logan Chiropractic College, is a practice consultant with over 30 years of experience. He has written more than 20 books and over 200 articles on building a practice, and has consulted with 5,000-plus practices. Contact Dr. Fernandez with questions or comments regarding this article via e-mail (drpete@drfernandez.com) or by visiting www.drfernandez.com."

Previous Articles

Standing Out from the Crowd: Specialties that Have Traction Now
Discover the Benefits of Online Practice Building
Navigating the Maze of Obamacare: What to Expect This Year and Next
Weathering the Storm: 10 Practice Disasters and How to Avoid Them
7 Bottom-Line Ideas to Improve Your Practice
April 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 07)
The Pros and Cons of Limiting Your Practice
Build Your Practice Without Leaving Home: Online Training
Boost Your Income Without Increasing Your Workload
PMA President Dr. Peter Fernandez Responds
March 15, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 06)
Strategies for a Non-HMO Practice
November 4, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 23)
The Insurance Carriers May Not Forgive You If You Forgive Co-Payments
May 31, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 12)
Thriving in Spite of Insurance Reimbursement Reductions
April 22, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 09)
Thriving in Spite of Insurance Reimbursement Reductions
April 8, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 08)
"Doctor With A Heart" Day Is February 14
January 27, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 03)
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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.