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April 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 4)

Your Practice / Business
You’re Already Through Q1: How Are Your Finances Doing?
Three Real-Data Scenarios to Help Motivate You
Jamy Antoine, DC, BCN, CFP®
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Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip
When Radiculopathy Isn't Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series
Pt. 1: The Limits of Dermatomes and Disc-Centric Thinking
Ken Kaufman, DC
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Chronic / Acute Conditions
Chronic Sciatica: Ending the Relapse Cycle
Ronald Feise, DC
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Chronic / Acute Conditions
Pelvic Fascial Connections: Feet to Pelvic Floor & Tongue to Pelvic Floor
Jeffrey Tucker, DC, DACRB
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Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Severe Post-MVA Injuries That Can Be Challenging to Diagnose (Pt. 2)
The MVA-Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)-PTSD Link
Troy Freiheit, DC
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Anti Aging / Healthy Aging
The Metabolic Vulnerability Index
An Inexpensive Lab Test That Can Revolutionize Clinical Practice
Darren Schmidt, DC
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Healthcare / Public Health  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
The Next Phase of Chiropractic Policy
From Reimbursement Parity to National Coverage Modernization
Jason Jaeger, DC, FCBP
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Healthcare / Public Health  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Chiropractic Is Failing With Utilization Despite Outcome Validation
Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM
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Pediatrics
Chiropractic Pediatrics in Today’s Modern World (Pt. 1)
 Three Pediatric DCs Share Their Thoughts and Experiences
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Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
Shattering My Exercise Myth
You Can't Outrun Your Fork
Donald Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)
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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