The cost of the opioid crisis is staggering and increasing at alarming rates. From 2007-2014, opioid dependence rose by 3,203% among patients with private insurance. (1) Expenses to the patient and the insurers are equally impressive. From 2011-2015, opioid abuse or dependence charges rose from $72 million to $722 million for privately insured patients. (2) The US prescribes 50 times more opioids than the rest of the world combined. (3)
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Today (September 1, 2011) many parts of the new Workers’ Compensation Act take effect and the ICS wants to ensure you know what changes occur, and what steps you need to take. Already our office has received phone calls from doctors with stories of employers claiming chiropractic ineligibility. So first, I would print out an updated Workers’ Compensation Handbook to distribute to your patients and for your own records:
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Doctors! I’m going to be bringing you some hints and tips for how to improve your professional presence and manage your online reputation. I think as individuals in such a tactile profession, we forget that U.S. consumers are currently spending approximately 5 hours per day on mobile devices![1]
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The Foxworth Family Scholarship has announced this year’s recipient of its scholarship. Inspired by the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan and looking into the future of our profession, our goal was to identify a student who demonstrated leadership in both their personal and academic lives.
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Finally, a Safe Way to Provide Discounts for Cash, Underinsured and Medicare Patients:
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Do you want to see a dramatic difference in the way people respond to the message of your practice? Read the article to learn about formulating your backstory!
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If you have not already seen it, Annals of Internal Medicine gave you and I a very nice Valentine’s Day Gift. This past Tuesday, Annals published an updated Clinical Practice Guideline for Managing LBP from the American College of Physicians.
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This year’s ICS Chicago National Convention & Expo promises to give attendees the opportunity to learn great things, and we want everyone to participate, contribute, and follow the event throughout the weekend.
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