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March 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 3)

Billing / Fees / Insurance
Guidelines vs. Care: Bridging the Gap
Navigating Outside the Reimbursement Grid: A Practical Framework for Success
Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS
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X-ray / Imaging / MRI
Radiologist-Missed Spinal Tumor Found by Chiropractor
Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM; Timothy Clare, DC, FPSC(C)
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Healthcare / Public Health
More Pervasive Than Back Pain – But You Are Still the Perfect Doctor to Help
Donald Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)
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Billing / Fees / Insurance  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Should You Adjust Your Fees This Year?
2026 Medicare RVU for Chiropractic and Common CPT Services
Samuel A. Collins
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Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip
Late Whiplash Syndrome Complicated by Ehlers-Danlos
James Lehman, DC, DIANM
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Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Severe Post-MVA Injuries That Can Be Challenging to Diagnose (Pt. 1)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Secondary to MVA
Troy Freiheit, DC
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Chiropractic
The Future of Chiropractic (Pt. 2): A Path Forward
Dennis Short, DC
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Back Pain
Physical Activity and LBP: Transient and Long-Term Risks
 New Study Findings Can Help Guide Patient Conversations
Wren Burton, DC, MPH; Christine Goertz, DC, PhD
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Ergonomics / Posture / Sleep Habits
Sleep Quality and MSK Health: The Connection
Anish Bajaj, DC
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Senior Health
7 Exercises to Square Off the Geriatric Curve
Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO
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Foot Care
Arch Height and Injury: The Reality
  And the Overlooked Importance of Foot Strength
Thomas Michaud, DC
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Chronic / Acute Conditions
Chiropractic Management of Heel Spur and Chronic Knee Pain
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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