Ronald J. Farabaugh, DC

Dr. Ronald J. Farabaugh, past chairman of the CCGPP, been in practice since 1982, and has published on chiropractic guidelines and case management. Recently, he was elected to the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) as a Councilor-Category 2, representing clinicians. In 2015, he was positioned as the National Physical Medicine Director for Advanced Medical Integration Group, LP. He is also the founder/owner of www.chiroltd.com, an evidence-based, patient-centered, practice-management company dedicated to assisting DCs establish a more evidence-based office and referral mindset.

Previous Articles

Denied Care: The Art of the Appeal (Pt. 3)
October 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 10)
Denied Care: The Art of the Appeal (Pt. 2)
September 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 09)
Denied Care: The Art of the Appeal (Pt. 1)
August 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 08)
Taking Another Step Toward a Secure Future
February 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 03)
Remembering Robert Sherman
August 26, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 18)
Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain: A New Model, Part 2
October 22, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 22)
Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain: A New Model, Part 1
October 8, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 21)
Another Controversial Canadian Whiplash Study
July 30, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 16)
The "Best Practice" Initiative: What Is It?
November 4, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 23)
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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.