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Continuous improvement at software giant

In Focus In early 2015, Chiropractic Economics reported on the merger of ChiroTouch and Future Health, two of the largest vendors of EHR systems for doctors of chiropractic. This merger was notable in that two major competitors in the software industry had chosen to combine forces. And in so doing, they were able to merge their technologies and offer a more robust EHR system, under the flagship ChiroTouch brand.

Team effort: Gain by collaborating with physical therapists

Feature As the Detroit Lions’ team chiropractor for almost 15 years, Sol Cogan, DC, has seen the benefits of patients receiving care from multiple health care providers who work together. “Combining the skills of providers who share the goal of putting the patient first results in better health care,” he says. A particular collaboration patients can benefit from is one formed between their chiropractor and physical therapist.

The art of healthy confrontation

As much as we may wish to avoid it, there will be certain times when we will be unable to avoid confrontation, particularly in the workplace. Whether it involves an employee who is not performing up to standard, another DC in your group wanting to make changes to the practice with which you disagree or an insurance company refusing to pay out on claims in a timely fashion, workplace confrontations are inevitable. For years, the standard workplace management philosophy was that any confrontation was bad.

Fitting your chiropractic table to special patient populations

If you are just starting out in practice or striking out on a solo practice for the first time, you are probably looking to make your available budget stretch as much as possible. One easy way of doing this is to invest in only one chiropractic table that can serve as many patients as possible. However, now that you have your practice well established, the time has come to look beyond your trusty one-size-fits-all table that has served you so well when you were first starting out.

Vitamin B12 supplementation: Preventing a domino effect of health issues

As a DC, you can probably pick out which patients will have relatively straightforward health issues that can easily be addressed. A patient with neck or back pain will generally start to see relief from having their vertebrae shifted back into proper alignment with a series of spinal adjustments. However, not all of your patients will be this easy to treat. You will invariably have more complicated patients at some point during your career.

The 5 most common foam rolling mistakes (and how to fix them)

According to the November 2016 National Health Statistics Report compiled by CDC, 8.6 million Americans suffer from some type of sports and recreation-related injury every year. Men account for a majority of those injured (61.3 percent), as do individuals who are under the age of 24 (64.9 percent). As far as which injuries are the most common, this depends largely on the activity the person was engaged in when the injury was sustained.

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9 health benefits of infrared saunas you can’t pass up

Sponsored Content Far, middle and near-infrared wavelengths are all part of the broad infrared healing wavelength spectrum. These wavelengths penetrate soft tissue up to an inch and a half, warming the body and opening blood vessels in a process called “vasodilation.” Infrared is so safe it is regularly used in hospitals to keep newborn babies warm. Infrared and infrared saunas have been researched and studied for decades.

The detox divide: Helping your patients’ safely achieve body detoxification

Sponsored Content When it comes to achieving higher levels of health, one potential method that comes up time and time again is detoxification. Though this term is sometimes thrown around rather loosely, Dictionary.com defines detoxification as “the metabolic process by which toxins are changed into less toxic or more readily excretable substances.” Generally speaking, people are typically at one end of the spectrum or the other when it comes to their feelings toward detoxing.

How to use social media to market your practice and win patients

Sponsored Content Social media is the perfect online tool for growing your organic outreach to prospective and current patents. It helps you create more intimate engagement with your audience. It allows businesses of any size to build relationships with clients and cultivate new patients in a cost-effective manner. In 2017, more than 80 percent of Americans had a social media profile―a substantial 25 percent spike in the span of five years.

Don’t sleep on the benefits of a premium mattress for your patients

Sponsored Content As healthcare professionals, chiropractors understand the importance of sleep and how it can directly influence a patient’s health and well-being. And as practitioners with a particular focus on spinal health, chiropractors also understand the role a quality mattress plays not only in sleep (a key component in recovery) but also in supporting the spine and maintaining proper alignment. Given the potential impact on health, a person’s choice of mattress is an important one.

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ACA targets key lawmakers with anti-opioid messaging

In April, the ACA wrote to Rep. Greg Walden, the chair and ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, regarding the need for alternatives to pharmaceuticals in any opioids-related legislation emanating from Congress.

Life University signs agreement with team China to open historic chiropractic performance center in Beijing

In preparation for competitions in the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympics, Team China has joined with Life University (LIFE) and its LIFE Sport Science Institute (LSSI) to establish a Chiropractic Performance Center in Beijing. Spearheaded by Drs. David Bellin (Executive Director for LIFE’s Global Initiatives), Peng Li (Post-Doctoral Fellow at Tsingua University and LIFE alumnus) and John Downes (Vice President for LIFE’s Global Initiatives), the Chiropractic Performance Center will incorporate the protocols utilized for LIFE athletes in an interdisciplinary facility involving coaches, performance trainers and other members of Team China.

Tips for drowning prevention month

April 13, 2018—The United States is losing its children to accidental drownings at an alarming rate. In fact, drowning remains the leading cause of death for children under the age of 4 in most southern states with the majority of deaths occurring in backyard pools and spas. May is National Drowning Prevention Month, so at […]

N.C. studying first publically funded chiropractic school

The North Carolina state senate and house of representatives will be jointly considering a proposal forwarded by the University of North Carolina to establish a School of Chiropractic Medicine on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. The UNC board of governors approved the concept, and the state budget allocated $100,000 in the 2017 Appropriations Act to fund a formal study into the resources required and potential success of such a program.

ICA Launches Practice Success Academy

The ICA has partnered with 12 of the professions top experts in practice growth and management to develop a one-year program to teach chiropractic offices throughout the world how they can create a greater impact in their community. Each month starting on May 1, 2018 and continuing through April 30, 2019 the ICA will showcase an expert on practice growth and efficiency who will be answering questions and sharing the keys to a successful practice.

ICA to host Second Annual International Subluxation Research Summit

The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2nd Annual International Subluxation Summit to convene on the campus of Cleveland University in Overland Park, Kansas July 27-28, 2018. A faculty of exceptional researches and educators will present the latest in clinical research on aspects of subluxation detection, correction and clinical outcomes in a 16-hour program that will also be broadcast online to a worldwide audience.

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5 mindfulness apps worth your time

As somebody who works in the helping profession, you know all too well the value of supporting your patients on their journey to wellness. This can often include recommending self-care techniques, such as meditation. However, you may find it difficult to take the advice you give your patients and incorporate these techniques into your own daily life. If you are like most DCs, your days seem as though they don’t have enough hours in them for you to keep up with everything that you want to do.

Daniel Sosnoski, Editor-In-Chief, Contact Me

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