The Evidence Based Chiropractor Blog

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Jeff Langmaid 9/19/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/19/14

Chiropractic Billing, Coding, and Forms - by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

For many Chiropractors the content on their intake and examination forms is a mix of conjecture, habit, and stock content from a EMR system. These forms do little to clarify billing and coding (and ultimately reimbursement!) and often contain confusing questions and content in the interest of "patient education".

It doesn't have to be that way. The Evidence Based Chiropractor is extremely proud to announce that we will soon be releasing a set of forms designed to provide a streamlined experience for your patients. Additionally, these forms are designed to create a straightforward and predictable system to code and bill; providing greater probability of adequate reimbursement with the highest ethical standards. Our forms will be available as fully customized PDF documents which you can print or use as a template for your EMR system. They have been designed by directly referencing the current coding standards and trimming all of the "fat". By using our forms you will have complete and thorough documentation for your billing and coding needs. Too many chiropractors are coding examinations incorrectly, or later finding out that they do not have all of the information necessary to adequately code/bill for their services. We can't wait for you to see what we have been working on.

-The Evidence Based Chiropractor is the leading DC/MD marketing and outreach group in the world. Our service is dedicated to increasing chiropractic utilization by showcasing research. Marketing to medical doctors through research is efficient, cost effective, and can dramatically improve your incoming referrals. Join us. Lets grow chiropractic together.

The Evidence Based Chiropractor makes no guarantees, directly or implied regarding the specifics of billing, coding, and reimbursement. Local, regional, and state laws vary and always take precedent.

Jeff Langmaid 9/16/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/16/14

Chiropractic Care Reduces Radicular Back Pain- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Earlier today MedPage Today released an article which highlighted a piece of new research from the Annals of Internal Medicine. This research showed that chiropractic care (with exercise and advice) reduced back-related leg pain (radicular pain) more than exercise and advice alone at 12 weeks. At 1 year the patients experienced more global improvement, higher satisfaction, and lower medication use.

According to the report from MedPage, "Prior to this study, SMT was considered a viable treatment option of what is known as 'uncomplicated low back pain,' which is low back pain without radiating pain to the leg," authors Bronfort and Roni Evans, DC, PhD, at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, wrote in an email toMedPage Today.

"This study shows that for patients without progressive neurological deficits and serious identifiable causes (e.g., spinal fracture, etc.) SMT, coupled with home exercise and advice, may be helpful, and should be considered," they added."

The Evidence Based Chiropractor will be fast-tracking this research study to be included in an upcoming Monthly MD Research Brief.

Jeff Langmaid 9/11/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/11/14

Reduced ROM and Proprioception Directly Linked to Back Pain- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

New research from the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders found a direct link between reduced lumbar range of motion and proprioception with low back pain. They conducted a database search and examined over 40 independent studies.

As a chiropractor this is important because we evaluate proprioception and range of motion for every patient that enters our office. This is invaluable information not only for diagnosis related thought processes', but also for our choice of technique during treatment.

-The Evidence Based Chiropractor is the fastest growing chiropractic marketing group in the profession. We are dedicated to increasing chiropractic utilization by showcasing research. Marketing to medical doctors through research is proven, cost effective, and can dramatically improve your incoming referrals. Join us. Lets grow chiropractic together.

Jeff Langmaid 9/9/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/9/14

Highlighting the Adjustment- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Highlighting the adjustment is a foundational aspect of The Evidence Based Chiropractor. Journals such as SPINE, the British Medical Journal, JMPT, the Annals of Internal Medicine, etc. have all produced research in support of the chiropractic adjustment. Chiropractic is a distinct and unique health care profession which, in my opinion, needs nothing "added" to it. However, we are in dire need of increasing our market utilization by highlighting our primary advantage... the chiropractic adjustment.

Chiropractors in the past could not actively promote the adjustment due to a lack of research. Throughout the years this may have contributed to our desire to include other modalities in our offices'. However, now we have a deep and vast base of research which we can draw from and promote. In a previous post I broke down the numbers and estimated that implementation of a interdisciplinary outreach system should be able to be accomplished with roughly a hour of staff time per month. The Evidence Based Chiropractor was founded to help facilitate this process, increasing our market utilization and ultimately creating more opportunities for chiropractors to practice worldwide. And, it is all done in an effort to honor the act of the chiropractic adjustment.

Jeff Langmaid 9/8/14 Jeff Langmaid 9/8/14

Honoring Chiropractors of the Past- by The Evidence Based Chiropractor

You may not know that my great-grandfather was a Chiropractor in the early 1920's. He went to Palmer and no doubt studied directly with B.J. at the Fountainhead. At the time, Chiropractors were fighting to stay out of jail and probably could only dream of a time when they would be able to practice without the direct threat of imprisonment. They risked everything on a little more than anecdote and belief in a better healthcare system. Medical doctors were still blood letting and penicillin had not yet been invented. Certainly, they could not have imagined how much the practice and economy of healthcare would change over the next 100 years.

Since that time Medical Doctors have consistently consolidated their resources to become a true behemoth on our nationwide economy. Meanwhile, chiropractors have bickered and splintered the profession to a point where growth (utilization) has remained stagnant for decades and we have virtually no political power aside from crisis aversion.

In my opinion, Chiropractic is perhaps the most safe and effective healthcare profession in history. Furthermore, we now have a plethora of research which substantiates our role in the healthcare arena. I am sure my great-grandfather would not be able to fathom a day when medical journals would support the use of chiropractic care. Frankly, I feel as though they would be aghast if they knew thousands of chiropractors were practicing and not actively promoting chiropractic research to the public and to other physicians. While I will never know my great-grandfathers thoughts on The Evidence Based Chiropractor, I am steadfast in my belief that the promotion of chiropractic research, and the ability to highlight the unbelievable power of the chiropractic adjustment, is a foundational component of how we can secure the future of chiropractic for the next 100 years.