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February 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 2)

Your Practice / Business
The New Era of Ownership in Chiropractic
How Corporate Groups, MSOs and Insurers Are Reshaping a Once-Doctor-Owned Profession
Sam Wang, DC
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Your Practice / Business
A New Source of Referrals?
Donald Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)
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Pain Relief / Prevention
Breaking the Chains of Chronic Pain: A Clinical Case Involving Neuroscience Pain Education
Ronald Feise, DC
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Anti Aging / Healthy Aging
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care
Whole-Body PBM: Mitochondrial Renewal & Systemic Health Benefits
Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS
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Healthcare / Public Health
Chiropractic Manipulation and Stroke: The Ice Cream Analogy
Using America’s Favorite Dessert to Set the Record Straight
Jeff Randolph, Esq.
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Your Practice / Business
Difficult Conversations With Patients
K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, MBA
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Chiropractic
The Future of Chiropractic (Pt. 1)
The Education System, Student Loans & Insurance Reimbursement
Dennis Short, DC
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Pediatrics
Clinical Considerations: Infant Tongue Tie / Tethered Oral Tissues
Lynn Gerner, DC, FICPA, IBCLC
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Healthcare / Public Health  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
The AMA's "Scope Creep" Campaign: Alive and Well
John Hanks, DC
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Chiropractic  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Letter to the Editor
"Conflating Signs of VAD With Ischemic Stroke Often Underlies Unfounded Claims"

News / Profession
News in Brief
Dynamic Chiropractic Staff
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Vitamins / Supplements
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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
X-ray / Imaging / MRI
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor

A 36-year-old female presented on Nov. 18, 2025, with lumbar pain and left lower extremity radiculopathy. Following a comprehensive history, physical examination, and radiographic evaluation to assess anatomical and biomechanical factors, an immediate lumbar MRI was ordered due to the patient’s radiculopathic symptoms and clinical findings.

Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM; Timothy Clare, DC, FPSC(C)
Billing / Fees / Insurance
Guidelines vs. Care: Bridging the Gap
Guidelines vs. Care: Bridging the Gap

What happens when best practices for patient care fall outside what guidelines endorse or insurance will cover? More importantly, how can clinicians ethically and effectively integrate non-reimbursed services that improve function, reduce disability and support long-term outcomes? These are not just clinical questions; they are economic and policy challenges that directly affect practice viability and patient access.

Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS