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AHCPR Low Back Guideline is Obsolete, Says Richard Deyo, MD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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News / Profession
Corporate Medicine’s Attack on Chiropractic
Corporate Medicine’s Attack on Chiropractic

The chiropractic profession is under a sophisticated and relentless assault from corporate medicine, so strategically executed that most don’t even recognize it happening. The campaign is powerful, calculated, and well-funded, demonstrated by its covert tactics and the millions being invested to carry it out. Corporate medicine's endgame wants only two things from chiropractic: all our patients and all our money – and it is getting it.

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Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Chiropractic Management of a Recalled Cervical Disc Implant
Chiropractic Management of a Recalled Cervical Disc Implant

Over the past two decades, more than 18 million spinal surgeries have been performed in the United States, and cervical disc replacements represent a fair share of those. Device recalls due to design flaws can place patients in difficult clinical situations, especially those who are symptomatic and reluctant to undergo revision surgery. This case highlights the role of chiropractors in managing complex postsurgical patients, particularly those with recalled spinal implants. 

Ronald Feise, DC
Billing / Fees / Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Removing Prior Authorization for Chiropractic
UnitedHealthcare Removing Prior Authorization for Chiropractic

UnitedHealth Group, parent company of UnitedHealthcare, has announced sweeping changes to its prior-authorization (PA) requirements that will eliminate the requirement for chiropractic care and numerous other healthcare services by the end of 2026. Doctors of chiropractic, other providers and patients have long lamented prior authorization requirements because they can delay needed treatment, limit access and even cause some patients not to pursue care.

Dynamic Chiropractic Staff