The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has taken great strides in the past several years to help chiropractors improve Medicare documentation by providing resources aimed at bringing down error rates that could lead to improper payments. According to government records, these...
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Parker President Joins Researcher Undersea for 24-Hour Adventure
On March 31, William Morgan, DC, president of Parker University, entered the waters near Key Largo, Fla., to spend 24 hours in an undersea habitat with his friend, Joe Dituri, PhD, a legend in the world of deep-sea diving and...
Survey Sheds Light on How Chiropractors Adapted During Pandemic
“Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.”- Izaak Walton. As a profession, we understand the importance and role we play in many avenues of health care. But sometimes those roles are challenged and perhaps a little less...
Lessons Learned Pursuing Postdoctoral Research Training at Duke University
Starting a new postdoctoral experience is an exciting and challenging time in the life of a recent graduate. After completing a doctoral degree (more commonly a PhD or MD), postdoctoral researchers have the opportunity to continue their academic and professional...
Chiropractic Faculty Members Convene at FACA Symposium
The American Chiropractic Association held its third annual Faculty Symposium last month, hosted by Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Fla. The gathering was the first in-person event that the Faculty American Chiropractic Association (FACA) has hosted, and it provided...
Vertebral Artery Dissection: An Evidence Review
For several decades, high-velocity low-amplitude cervical spine manipulation has been associated with rare instances of vertebrobasilar dissection and stroke. A simplified summary posits one view pointing to case reports and media stories describing instances of stroke after cervical manipulation. The...
Meet with Members of Congress to Discuss Medicare Bill: One Member’s Strategy
Your profession needs you now. We are in a critical moment, as we stand on the precipice of being able to pass The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 1610/S. 799). This law would allow you to practice to the...
3 Lessons Learned From 2022 HIPAA Fines
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a subject you’ve likely encountered often. As a chiropractic practice, you know it’s important to follow HIPAA, but just how important is it? Well, the obvious answer is that it’s the...
Unpacking a Clinical Guideline
High-quality clinical guidelines are summaries of scientific literature designed to assist practitioner and patient decisions about health and healthcare.(1) These guidelines are developed through a systematic process of reviewing and consolidating scientific evidence. Because scientific knowledge evolves over time, guidelines...
Researcher of the Year Dr. Martha Funabashi on Life-long Learning
Martha Funabashi, PhD, was named the American Chiropractic Association Researcher of the Year at ACA Engage 2023 in January. Her career has led her from an undergraduate degree in physical therapy to her current role as a clinical research scientist...