INTERESTING ARTICLES

• In the November 2004 issue of Money Magazine, Amy Feldman and Peter Carbonara wrote that health care savings accounts (HSAs) are going to change health care as much as HMOs did 20 years ago. As consumers are using their own money for health care services, they are less likely to seek unnecessary or overpriced treatment. The possibility of a major shift in insurance reimbursement makes it crucial for chiropractors to once again consider changing the style of their business practices.
  
  
• Chiropractic Again Shown to Be More Cost-Effective. One of the reasons many companies are hesitant to include coverage for services such as chiropractic is the claim that inadequate scientific data verify the effectiveness of these forms of care.
  
  
• Chiropractic care has been one of the focuses for control of costs. More recently, chiropractic has been found to be cheaper and more effective in outcome studies. Some of the difficulty with the earlier research is that chiropractic is rarely compared to high-cost chronic medical treatments. Restricting Chiropractic Care Results in Higher Medical Costs.
  
  
• Doctors of chiropractic believe that prevention is the key to health and wellness. Click on the link below for helpful tips on ways to improve your health naturally and prevent problems before they start.
  
  
• Need help in selecting a practitioner for alternative therapies? Let The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine help guide you in your selection.
  
  
• To learn more about how chiropractic care can reduce the need for surgery, read this article about treating back pain less costly by Chiropractic Care from WebMD highlighting a study done by American Specialty Health.
  
  
• A compilation of interesting articles related to chiropractic care; Chiropractors are recognized by Orthopedics Today; Chiropractic vs. Medicine vs. Massage.
  
  
• Are you drinking enough water? Learn the benefits of being properly hydrated.
  
  
• US Supreme Court Opens Networks for Chiropractors
  
  
• Researchers say regular access to a chiropractor lowers hospitalizations and healthcare costs associated with back pain. Read the full report in U.S.News & World Report
  
  
• Medicare Advantage Information

HELPFUL LINKS

BodyZone.com
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
North Carolina Chiropractic Association
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
South Carolina Chiropractic Association
Spine Health
Spine Universe
Tennessee Chiropractic Assocation
US National Library of Medicine: MEDLINEplus
Universal Credentialing Data Source
WebMD

Other Useful Resources

• Information about the HIPAA Privacy Rule www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/
  
  
• Information on the managed care regulations and requirements www.cms.gov/medicaid/managedcare.
  
  
• Information about NPI