Is the disease ideology driving healthcare costs? Check out this new paper published in the JAMA. Is the disease ideology driving healthcare costs? Check out this new paper published in the JAMA. The most costly diseases in the USA according to the JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) article includes diabetes, ischemic heart disease and lower back pain. These costs have increased dramatically from 1996-2013. Are the diseases the problem or is the definition and the way we classify and treat diseases the problem. Are they a Read More
Former Giants punter Steve Weatherford credits chiropractic for his career longevity in professional football Former Giants punter Steve Weatherford credits chiropractic for his career longevity in professional football The history of chiropractors being involved in professional sports is one of desire by the players to get the best care for their sport. Traditionally, chiropractors were used outside the professional football teams by the players themselves, because they realized that the chiropractor had the tools and understood the player’s needs. Most of the medical team Read More
Accountable Care Organizations were supposed to reduce healthcare costs and maintain profits for health care organizations. Why did Dartmouth College end its ACO program? Accountable Care Organizations were supposed to reduce healthcare costs and maintain profits for health care organizations. Why did Dartmouth College end its ACO program? Accountable Care Organizations (ACO’s) were one of the big ideas designed to reduce healthcare costs under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. While Obamacare has succeeded with increasing enrollment in Medicaid for the poor through the exchanges, and ultimately reduce the amount of uninsured patients, it also Read More
The EpiPen scandal, another problem when capitalism meets healthcare and a monopoly exists. The EpiPen scandal, another problem when capitalism meets healthcare and a monopoly exists. By now, you are probably more than familiar with the EpiPen, a device owned and distributed by Mylan, who has continually raised the price of this lifesaving device repeatedly since 2007. Before, this, we heard about another drug company buying a brand and then jacking up the price to ridiculous levels. As a consumer, we are appalled, Read More
Lower Opioid use in Medicare populations who utilize chiropractors. Lower Opioid use in Medicare populations who utilize chiropractors. The Opioid problem is largely due to a lack of understanding by doctors as to what chronic pain is. Patients looking for a solution other than something that was post injury or post surgical should never have given such an addictive substance. The truth is, that most chronic pain is a problem with movement and movement patterns of the body. Chiropractors Read More
Back pain; A new study helps confirm why Myofascial Release improves the quality and cost effectiveness of care. Back pain; A new study helps confirm why Myofascial Release improves the quality and cost-effectiveness of care. The healthcare professions have addressed back pain for years, yet the problem continues to grow, as well as the dollars spent on this phenomenal problem. In my book, Cheating Mother Nature (2), it suggests this is an international multi-billion dollar problem that has many people selling and promoting treatments that may or may Read More
Why is patient satisfaction with chiropractic care so high? Why is patient satisfaction with chiropractic care so high? If you have been to a chiropractor, and have realized the benefits to you and your family, sometimes convincing others to visit for the first time can be a challenge. Years ago, chiropractors were shunned by the medical profession and the stigma still lingers. On the other hand, a percentage of the profession has not been as trustworthy as they should Read More
Chiropractic Care What is Chiropractic Medicine? Chiropractic is a health care discipline that emphasizes finding the source (s) of many common health and pain-producing problems, using a “hands-on” mechanically based approach to resolve or improve the condition (s) without the use of drugs or surgery. Though chiropractors are thought of as “back doctors” or “spine doctors”, at Charschan Chiropractic and Sports Injury Associates, we look at not just the spine, but the Read More
Do it yourself healthcare; south by southwest offers a glimpse into our healthcare future Do it yourself healthcare; south by southwest offers a glimpse into our healthcare future The Apple I watch has health apps in it and is likely the device with the most buzz lately, however, at South by Southwest, one of the countries largest expositions of music, movies and electronics, we may be more in control of our healthcare than we are now, which can and will ultimately control healthcare costs. Read More
Spinal Stenosis; Have you considered chiropractic care as an effective option? Spinal Stenosis; Have you considered chiropractic care as an effective option? The patient has been having leg and back pain for many years and now the pain seems to be constant. They are typically in their 70’s or 80’s and after many medical tests and failed treatment options, the patient has an MRI with a diagnosis of moderate to severe spinal stenosis. How did we get here and what are Read More
Evidence based chiropractic care; Does a research based chiropractor guarantee a better outcome? Evidence based chiropractic care; Does a research based chiropractor guarantee a better outcome? The recent buzzword in healthcare is evidence based. There have been many interventions that were considered both by the public and by the healthcare institutions to be medically essential practices that help save lives. The public bought into these ideas for years, only to recently find out that common themes such as the necessary PSA test, mammograms, Read More
Consumer Reports offers a helpful guide for you and your family just in time for October 1, the beginning of Obamacare. Check this out Consumer Reports offers a helpful guide for you and your family just in time for October 1, the beginning of Obamacare. Check this out Well, Obamacare arrives October 1, 2013. History will be made, since our country has never had any attempt to create a national healthcare system. There are many opinions regarding Obamacare, however, I believe there is a pent up demand for affordable premium healthcare that cannot go Read More