Robert Dishman, DC, MA

Previous Articles

Manipulation of the Ankle and Foot
October 10, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 21)
Techniques of Foot Manipulation -- Part II
December 5, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 25)
Fibromyalgia -- a Knotty Problem
September 12, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 19)
"The Diagnosis Was Correct But the Patient Died"
July 18, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 15)
Chiropractic Mechanics Love Podiatric Mechanics
May 23, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 11)
The Power of "Youthing"
April 25, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 09)
Profession Within a Profession
March 28, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 07)
Kinematic Systems
January 31, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 03)
White Paper on Chiropractic Identity
January 3, 1990 (Vol. 08, Issue 01)
A Happy Warrior Passes: Ralph J. Martin, DC, PhC, ND 1904-1994
April 22, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 09)
Diagnostic Spinal Ultrasound -- The Wave of the Future
November 6, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 23)
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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.