Category: Book Review

This volume is an in-depth exploration of how chiropractic leaders have applied Napoleon Hill’s “think and grow rich” philosophy to their practices, their careers, and their lives.

Drs. Matt and Trish Hammett sought out and interviewed the individuals they considered the most successful chiropractors in the last 20 years to learn how they used ‘Think and Grow Rich’ to improve their lives and practice strategies.

The result is a book of interviews with Drs. Fabrizio Mancini, Patrick Gentempo, William Esteb, Bobby Doscher, Bob Hoffman, Dennis Perman, Joan Fallon, Larry Markson, Mark Victor Hansen, Tedd Koren, Janice Hughes, and John Demartini.

The Hammetts posed such questions as:

“Of the 13 steps to riches that Napoleon Hill talks about, what do you consider the most important principles?”

“Do you feel that being rich and successful is the same thing?”

“Can you share with us any examples of failures from your own life and what you learned from them?”

In the introduction, Dr. James B. Hill, grandson of Napoleon Hill states: “The relationship between Napoleon Hill and Chiropractic is part of the history of the profession … the authors show that the principles for success have not changed and neither has the need for personal achievement to sustain the business side of chiropractic.”

(“Chiropractic Riches” ISBN 0615341942. $25.00)

“If someone would just tell me how to do Medicare right, I would do it!” How many times have you heard or thought that phrase? Well, now someone has done just that. Medicare for Chiropractors, A Complete Guide to Medicare Procedures for Chiropractors by Dr. Ron Short, DC, MCS-P, has just been released and is available to you now. Medicare for Chiropractors is designed to be a single source reference to chiropractors for all things Medicare. The manual will serve as both a teaching guide to the doctor and staff and serve as a reference for the insurance department.

Medicare for Chiropractors contains sections on Medicare enrollment, Intake procedures, Daily documentation, Diagnosis procedures, Coding and billing, Medicare appeals, Medicare reviews, Antikickback laws and marketing and Medicare resources. This book quotes extensively from the Medicare manuals and publications. Dr. Short then explains how to interpret these laws, rules and regulations into protocols and actions that comply with Medicare’s requirements. A CD-ROM is included that contains all necessary Medicare forms, specialized forms checklists and templates for use in your office, all available Local Coverage Determinations for each state and territory, complete chapters from Medicare manuals and publications quoted in the book, and much more.

Medicare changes and Medicare for Chiropractors is designed to change with it. The book is bound in a high quality reference binder to allow for easy updates. Annual updates are available from the author by subscription and include all necessary updates to sections of the book as well as an updated CD. The subscription also includes quarterly e-mail newsletters and action alerts as necessary to keep the doctor current on Medicare laws, rules and regulations. Subscribers have e-mail support available to them as well.

Medicare for Chiropractors can be purchased through the Chirocode Institute bookstore at www.Chirocode.com under the Medicare section. The book has a suggested retail price of $397.00 but is currently offered at $297.00 plus $15.00 shipping and handling.

Dr. Short is a certified Insurance Consultant, a certified Peer Review Specialist and a certified Medical Compliance Specialist. He has presented several webinars through the Chirocode Institute and is a contributing editor to the 2010 Chirocode Deskbook. He offers his popular seminar “Medicare Done Right” to state associations and other interested groups. Dr. Short can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at 1-217-285-2300.

Introduction: How We Heal

In my role as a “mind-body” physician, I hear many heart-rending tales. Over the three decades I’ve been practicing medicine, I’ve come to see a person’s migraines, fatigue, digestive distress, or back pain as a kind of admission pass that entitles the bearer to a few moments of a doctor’s attention. After listening to people’s problems for so many years, I’ve learned that when I can create enough safety for the sufferer, an underlying story —a story that at its heart is about giving or receiving love—will be revealed to me. And if I as a doctor can coax the hidden meaning of the illness into the open, then healing can begin.

As you may have guessed, seeking the emotional roots of a patient’s illness is not something I picked up in medical school. On the contrary, my conventional medical training taught me that my responsibility is to relieve symptoms: Prescribe a pain reliever to subdue a headache; add an acid blocker to extinguish heartburn; sprinkle on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor to alleviate depression. In this era of managed care, in which one out of four doctor visits lasts less than ten minutes, providing symptomatic relief for a person’s distress is a practical and worthy endeavor. An anti-anxiety medicine may not get to the root of your problem, but it will help you feel less stressed during the day. An anti-inflammatory drug may not address the core issues underlying your chronic pain, but it should enable you to do housework with a little less discomfort. And if you develop indigestion as a result of your daily doses of pain medicine, a potent antacid will soothe your stomach. There is indisputable value in lessening the symptoms of distress, and it is not my intention to disparage any approach that relieves the suffering of humanity.

Still, long before beginning medical school I sensed that illness presents a deeper opportunity for healing and transformation, which we miss when we focus on symptom relief. Like a young child, the body communicates its needs in a relatively simple and straightforward manner. Whether it wants nourishment, affection, new experiences, time to rest, or a chance to release toxins, your body generates sensations to get attention. When you listen to these signals and address the basic needs they represent, your body responds by producing chemicals of comfort. When you fail to heed your body’s message, its calls become louder. If despite its best efforts, your body is unable to get your attention, it may stop talking for a while, but when next heard from, it will not be ignored. . . . . . . . .

Copyright © 2009 by David Simon. Published by The Chopra Center Press.

Can be purchased at: All major bookstores, Borders, Barnes & Nobles, Amazon.com, www.freetolove.com

About the author: David Simon, M.D. is a world-renowned authority in the field of mind-body medicine. As a practicing physician, innovative researcher, and insightful teacher, David continues to expand his vision for an effective and compassionate healthcare system. Integrating ancient wisdom healing traditions with modern scientific principles, David has forged a model of health that integrates the multiple dimensions of a human being – environmental, physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual. As a board-certified neurologist and expert in Ayurvedic medicine and other traditional healing arts, he brings a unique perspective to the relationship between mind, emotions, and health.