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Alberta delists chiropractic coverage from provincial health care plan

By John Wiens DC|April 8, 2009|News|

Albertans will no longer be able to claim chiropractic care starting this summer, after the government delisted chiropractor services from its provincial health plan.

The cut, which will save approximately $53 million, will mean patients will be out up to $200 each year.

The province also cut coverage for gender reassignment surgery or sex-change operations, a move that will save $700,000, leaving about 20 patients each year on the hook for procedures that cost anywhere between $18,000 and $70,000. (more…)

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Chiropractor to go cash-only

By John Wiens DC|April 6, 2009|News|

By Christian Livermore
Times Herald-Record
Posted: April 06, 2009 – 2:00 AM

TOWN OF WALLKILL — A local chiropractor fed up with the hassle and underpayment by insurance companies is switching to a cash-only practice.

Dr. Peter Holst said insurance companies are paying less of the cost of chiropractic visits, making patients pay more and drowning doctors in red tape.

Some require a preliminary exam to document the need for treatment, but won’t pay for it. Some deny payment for inexplicable reasons. One allows a $29 fee for a basic visit, but sets the patient’s co-pay at $40. Insurance company payment: Zero. (more…)

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How to select a chiropractor for the management of athletic conditions

By John Wiens DC|April 5, 2009|Research|

Background
Chiropractors are an integral part of the management of musculoskeletal injuries. A considerable communication gap between the chiropractic and medical professions exists. Subsequently referring allopathic practitioners lack confidence in picking a chiropractic practitioner with appropriate management strategies to adequately resolve sporting injuries. Subsequently, the question is often raised: “how do you find a good chiropractor?”.

Source Chiropractic and Osteopathy (more…)

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Does Spinal Alignment and the Cervical Curve Matter?

By Frank M. Painter|April 4, 2009|Forward Head Posture, News, Research|

Does Spinal Alignment and the Cervical Curve Matter?

The Chiro.Org Blog

In a word…YES!

Our spine is a “structural” unit. Loss of structural integrity and/or normal function of the spine is the basis for the evolution of the vertebral subluxation. Abnormal stresses occur in the facets, discs and supporting tissues when normal motion of the spine is impaired. Chiropractic analysis is aimed at locating the specific segments which are subluxated (lost their normal function), as well as providing the means to “free” those segments (with the spinal adjustment).

You can review more references on this topic at our:
Spinal Alignment Page.

Another relevant page includes the
Forward Head Posture Page

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The Popularity of “Alternative Medicine”

By Frank M. Painter|April 2, 2009|News, Research, Safety|

The Popularity of “Alternative Medicine”

The Chiro.Org Blog

Chiropractors had always been considered a “fringe” provider (or worse) by conventional medicine.

David M. Eisenberg’s article, Unconventional Medicine in the United States: Prevalence, Costs, and Patterns of Use, published in the January 28, 1993 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine generated a shift in that opinion. This article was a rude awakening, and a genuine “eye–opener” for organized medicine, since it described an amazing shift in public opinion.

The Alternative Medicine Articles section is an extensive collection of articles that document the increasing public interest in alternative forms of patient care, including chiropractic and acupuncture.

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Chiro.Org Turns 14!

By Frank M. Painter|March 31, 2009|Uncategorized|

Chiro.Org turned 14 years old this March! We are now the oldest existing chiropractic website, following the retirement Dr. John Wiens Chiropractic Page to our Archives section.

To celebrate, our Board of Directors donated $2500 to chiropractic research. This will be our 8th year supporting the FCER and the ICPA. This year we also included the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College research department.

You may enjoy reviewing our Announcement Page

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