Sherry McAllister, DC, MS(Ed), CCSP

Dr. Sherry McAllister is the president of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP). She is a graduate of Palmer West College of Chiropractic and has a master's degree in education and bachelor's degree in cellular, molecular, and microbial biology. Visit https://drsherrymcallister.com/about-dr-sherry-mcallister/ to learn more.

Previous Articles

Whole-Being Care Begins Where Quick Fixes End
September 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 9)
RFK Jr. and the Future of Chiropractic
April 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 4)
Patients Are Searching for You and Chiropractic Nationwide
June 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 06)
A Bold Strategy to Take Chiropractic to New Heights
August 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 08)
State by State: Chiropractic Leads Changes in Health Care
July 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 07)
Breaking Down Barriers in 2018: A Historic First Kicks Off the New Year
April 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 04)
How to Reach Your World With the Chiropractic Message
July 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 13)
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Diagnosing Radiculopathies Through History & Observation
Diagnosing Radiculopathies Through History & Observation

MRI is currently the gold standard for identifying radicular pathology, but unfortunately, it requires preauthorization, which isn’t easy to obtain. Physical tests are what most practitioners depend on – despite the marginal reliability of the tests. The information in this article brings history and observation to the forefront of radicular diagnostics. Each factor listed can significantly increase the clinician’s ability to diagnose radiculopathies.

K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, MBA
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Multiple-Procedure Claim Reductions?
Multiple-Procedure Claim Reductions?

With some plans – and it starts with Medicare (CMS) – there is a payment protocol called the multiple-procedure payment reduction (MPPR). This protocol means that if a health care provider performs multiple procedures during a single patient encounter, Medicare (and many commercial insurers) typically will pay “full price” for only the highest-valued procedure. The subsequent procedures will be reduced, as there is overlap.

Samuel A. Collins
Chronic / Acute Conditions
From Sciatica to Brain Tumor: A Life-Saving Diagnosis
From Sciatica to Brain Tumor: A Life-Saving Diagnosis

A 42-year-old male former patient arrives at your chiropractic office with excruciating low back pain that travels all the way down his right leg to his foot. A spinal surgeon previously recommended surgery to correct an MRI-confirmed disc herniation (sequestration) at L5, but the patient chose conservative chiropractic care. Although conservative treatment is effective for many lumbar disc herniations, the warning signs in this case call for escalation.

Ronald Feise, DC