Preston Fitzgerald, Sr., DC, CDE-I, CICE, CIFCME

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The Need for Chiropractice Practice Guidelines: A Forensic Analysis - Part 3 of 3
May 6, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 10)
The Need for Chiropractic Practice Guidelines: A Forensic Analysis - Part 2 of 3
February 26, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 05)
The Need for Chiropractic Practice Guidelines: A Forensic Analysis - Part 1 of 3
January 1, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 01)
Analysis of the Needle Electrode Examination Electromyography
October 16, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 22)
Where Do We Go from Here?
September 4, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 19)
Chiropractic Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Evaluations: Challenges and Needs
January 29, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 03)
Duties and Professional Opportunities, Part II
September 1, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 18)
The Forensic Chiropractic Examiner
June 17, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 13)
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Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?
Should You Use Cash, Loan or Lease for Equipment Purchases?

Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?

Jamy Antoine, DC, BCN, CFP®
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Chiropractic at Risk Globally
Chiropractic at Risk Globally

There has long been an attempt by those who are not legitimate doctors of chiropractic to usurp the title of chiropractor from those who have earned their degree from an accredited chiropractic program. This generally happens in countries where the local doctors of chiropractic have yet to pass legislation requiring a degree from an accredited institution. The result is essentially two chiropractic professions. Nowhere is this danger more pronounced than in Japan.

Dynamic Chiropractic Staff
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UHC/Optum Requires Preauthorization for Medicare-Covered Chiropractic Services
UHC/Optum Requires Preauthorization for Medicare-Covered Chiropractic Services

Effective Sept. 1, 2024, UHC/Optum is requiring prior authorization for the following services delivered in office and outpatient hospital settings, excluding services in the home: Medicare-covered chiropractic services (when billed with the AT-modifier), as well as physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy (ST).

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