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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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.