Rob Sherman, Esq.

Previous Articles

Chiropractic Attorneys Meet in Texas
October 24, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 22)
Federal Court Emasculates Louisiana Insurance Equality Law
August 2, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 16)
Check Notes! Patient Complaints Ignored
December 4, 1992 (Vol. 10, Issue 25)
Malpractice: Patient Charges DC with Battery
September 10, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 19)
A Dangerous Courtesy
January 15, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 02)
Managed Care -- When to Join
December 2, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 25)
Deposition Testimony -- Follow These Rules
September 23, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 20)
Is Cash Practice One Answer?
November 20, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 24)
Malpractice: What Is Abandonment?
July 31, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 16)
Multi-office Practices
May 8, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 10)
Popular Release Form Invalidated
March 27, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 07)
Is Your "Associate" Really an Independent Contractor?
February 27, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 05)
Should You Go Online?
October 7, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 21)
Should You Go Online?
September 12, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 19)
The Formula for Success
February 10, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
MD/DC Practices Targeted by Federal Investigators
April 23, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 09)
Are Your Sign-In Sheets HIPAA Privacy Violations?
July 29, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 16)
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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.