Stephen R. Seater

Previous Articles

Research Update from the FCER
July 19, 1991 (Vol. 09, Issue 15)
Chiropractic's Future in Managed Care
December 3, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 25)
Advancing Chiropractic in the '90s
September 10, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 19)
New Directions for FCER
June 18, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 13)
Primary Care Shortage Leaves Door Open for Chiropractic
May 7, 1993 (Vol. 11, Issue 10)
What Killed Health Reform?
December 2, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 25)
Warfare Requires New Directions
November 20, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 24)
Chiropractic Philosophy for the 21st Century
March 13, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 06)
Future Trends for Chiropractic
December 2, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 25)
Only the Highest Quality Research Will Advance Chiropractic
October 21, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 22)
Research Update
September 12, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 19)
FCER Forum
August 15, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 17)
Maturity Revisited
July 29, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 16)
Is the Face of Managed Care Changing?
May 6, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 10)
A Window of Opportunity Has Opened for Chiropractic
November 3, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 23)
Finding Ways Around Managed Care, Part II
June 30, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 14)
Finding Ways around Managed Care: Part I
May 19, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 11)
A Natural Way to Wellness
April 7, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 08)
The Upcoming Trends: What Does the Future Hold for Chiropractic?
February 24, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 05)
AHCPR Low Back Guideline is Obsolete, Says Richard Deyo, MD
January 14, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 02)
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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.