Seeing physical therapist first for back pain may reduce opioid prescriptions
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 01, 2019
People who first visit a physical therapist for low back pain are much less likely to be prescribed opioids than those who first visit a primary care doctor.
OIG: Medicare needs to do more to prevent fraud and waste related to chiropractic care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 20, 2018
Previous controls have not done enough to reduce fraud and waste in connection to chiropractic care for Medicare patients, according to a review issued by a federal watchdog Friday.
Understanding chiropractic care in LTC
By
Lisa Z. Killinger, D.C.
Jun 09, 2017
LTC health professionals know all too well that musculoskeletal pain is a common patient complaint.
Chiropractic care offers advances
By
Gerard W. Clum, D.C.
Jul 10, 2013
The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is a key model that meets the vision of the ACA through its deliverance of coordinated, high-quality care by integrated groups of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare...