Press Releases – Page 23 – The American Chiropractor

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Recognizes Frederick R. Carrick, D.C., Ph.D., as “Champion of the Year”

CARMICHAEL, Calif. – March 18, 2013 –The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care, is pleased to announce that Frederick R. Carrick, D.C., Ph.D., has been named the first recipient of its “Champion of the Year” award. The award, which acknowledges an individual for outstanding achievement in public relations and positive press for chiropractic, was presented to Dr. Carrick at the 50^th Anniversary Gala of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), on March 7, 2013, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.

“Dr. Carrick exemplifies our mission: generating positive press for chiropractic,” states Kent S. Greenawalt, chairman, F4CP. “His highly acclaimed team of doctors, delivery of care and treatment of neurological disorders has gained exceptional media coverage for its remarkable outcomes. Any doctor of chiropractic who achieves this level of positive publicity for the chiropractic profession deserves high-profile recognition.”

Nominated in part by the ACA Council on Neurology, Dr. Carrick received the award in appreciation of his impressive service and significant impact on the profession. For more than 30 years, Dr. Carrick has specialized in Chiropractic Neurology, and upheld a reputable clinic sought out by a roster of celebrity patients worldwide — including NHL star Sidney Crosby. In 2012, Dr. Carrick’s notable clinical outcomes resulted in an explosion of coverage by media, including: USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, Maclean’s Magazine, Fox, CNN, ABC, CBC, NBC, PBS and the Discovery Channel.

Accepting the award, Dr. Carrick states, “I am honored that the F4CP has selected me as its first recipient of an award that represents the betterment of patients and the chiropractic profession.”

Greenwalt adds, “It is exhilarating to witness an F4CP supporter possess the same drive and dedication in advancing chiropractic. Together, we will change the future of this profession and impact millions of patients with our distinctive care. We extend our congratulations to Dr. Carrick, and look forward to future successes and nominations.”

About Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

A not-for-profit organization, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress aims to inform and educate the general public about the many benefits associated with chiropractic care. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit us on the web at www.f4cp.com or call 866-901-F4CP (3427).

Legislation to Further Integrate Chiropractic Services Introduced in Congress

Arlington,Va.–The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) today announced that its work with key congressional supporters has resulted in several important pieces of pro-chiropractic legislation being introduced in the 113th U.S. Congress. These bills, if enacted into law, would increase patient access to the services provided by chiropractic physicians.

The first legislative initiative, the “Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act”, was introduced in the Senate (as S. 422) by Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.). Its House companion bill, H.R. 921, was introduced by Rep. Mike Michaud (D-Maine), a ranking member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. The bills would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to have a chiropractic physician on staff at all major medical facilities by 2016.

The second ACA supported bill is H.R. 741, the “Chiropractic Health Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act,” introduced by Reps. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) and Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa). This legislation would extend chiropractic services to military retirees, dependents and survivors as part of TRICARE. H.R. 741 defines “chiropractic services” as diagnosis (including X-ray tests), evaluation and management, and therapeutic services for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal health conditions. The legislation specifically notes that chiropractic services may only be provided by a doctor of chiropractic (DC).

Another recently introduced bill–the “Chiropractic Membership in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Act of 2013” (H.R. 171), introduced by Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas)–would benefit the public and the chiropractic profession by requiring the inclusion of DCs in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps. USPHS is an elite team of more than 6,000 well-trained, highly qualified public health professionals dedicated to delivering the nation’s public health promotion and disease prevention programs and advancing public health science.

The final ACA supported bill is H.R. 702, the “Access to Frontline Health Care Act,” which would establish a new program to help chiropractic physicians and other select health care providers repay their student loans if, in exchange, they establish and maintain practices in medically underserved areas. ACA has worked closely with Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa), the sponsor of the bill, to ensure that chiropractic physicians are specified as qualifying for the program.

“Those who have made sacrifices for our country–especially veterans, active-duty military and their family members–deserve access to the best health care available, which includes chiropractic services,” said ACA President Keith Overland, DC. “I am urging every chiropractic physician, chiropractic student and chiropractic supporter to contact their congressional representatives and urge them to cosponsor these bills and to help military families in need.”

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, is the largest professional association in the United States representing doctors of chiropractic. ACA promotes the highest standards of patient care and professional ethics, and supports research that contributes to the health and well-being of millions of chiropractic patients. Visit www.acatoday.org.

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Spring Seminar Series to be held for alternative treatment for scoliosis

CLEAR Scoliosis Institute is the preeminent alternative approach to the medical model of scoliosis treatment, which is watching, bracing and surgery.

The public at large will come to recognize that there is a less invasive alternative to scoliosis care than waiting, bracing, or surgery. The Chiropractic profession will lead this new approach to scoliosis care. This will be accomplished with CLEAR’s reliance on scientific research, documentation, and peer reviewed studies.

A growing number of chiropractors are participating in CLEAR’s continuing education programs. The educational programs are now available online, allowing the Doctor to take these classes at home. The CLEAR educational program is predicated on the premise that all chiropractors should be educated and trained on how to spot and diagnose scoliosis. Secondarily, many chiropractors have come to appreciate the technique component of the CLEAR program focusing on spinal structural correction.

The positive relationship within the chiropractic profession has led to a growing number of referrals from Chiropractor and Medical Doctors for their patients who want an alternative to waiting, bracing and surgery.

For more information and to register for the spring seminar series, go to www.CLEAR-Institute.org or call the CLEAR Institute at 866-663-7030. Classes are available online or in person through Parker University in Dallas, TX.

Foot Levelers launches Redesigned and Enhanced Stabilizing Orthotics

Roanoke, Va. (March 4^th, 2013)—Today Foot Levelers launches a new bright and bold look to their Stabilizing Orthotics. For over 60 years, Foot Levelers has been serving the chiropractic profession as the world’s leading provider of orthotics.

“We are fine with growing old, but not with becoming outdated or out of touch,” commented Chuck Carver, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “It was time to give the products a redesign and make improvements in the way we do business. We are extremely excited about these enhancements.”

Foot Levelers gathered feedback they received from patients and doctors over the years; to help make improvements to the Stabilizing Orthotics and to streamline the way doctors order the best products for their patients. Their mission was to empower patient-focused doctors with more enhanced products. These enhancements include:

Trendy new look of Stabilizing Orthotics
100% recyclable, informative new packaging
Simplified product selection

“We are always striving to bring new and innovative products to the profession to help provide better care for patients from the ground up,” said Kent Greenawalt, Chairman and CEO of Foot Levelers. “I am very excited about these improvements and look forward to another 60 years serving patients.”

To learn more about Foot Levelers’ redesign, visit FootLevelers.com/newlook or call 800.553.4860.

Foot Levelers

Foot Levelers, Inc., world’s exclusive provider of individually designed Stabilizing Orthotics and other therapeutic products, has been serving healthcare professionals for over 60 years. Foot Levelers supports every step patients take to enjoy fuller and happier lives at work, home, or at play.

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ChiroTouch to Present “Keeping Compliant in 2013 with PQRS/ARRA Stimulus” Webinar

San Diego, CA – March 1st, 2013 – ChiroTouch™, the nation’s leader in chiropractic software, is pleased to announce “Keeping Compliant in 2013 with PQRS/ARRA Stimulus” webinar, which is scheduled to air live for one hour on March 5th, 2013, at 10:00am PST.

“We get so many questions from doctors across the country about the stimulus program,” said Robert Moberg, President of ChiroTouch. “Our latest webinar will answer many of these questions and ultimately help chiropractors navigate the program, ensure compliance, and maximize reimbursement.”

Learn the in’s and out’s of PQRS (Physician Quality Reporting System) and what it means to your practice. Learn how to use the meaningful use quality measures data to take advantage of the PQRS Incentive Program that offers payments of 0.5 percent during 2012–2014 and avoid penalties in subsequent years.

* Have you already gone through your first attestation period in 2011 or 2012?
* Are you seeing Medicare patients but are not planning to participate in the stimulus?
* Are you aware of PQRS (Physician Quality Reporting System) and how to keep compliant in 2013?

If you are a Medicare provider, this is a must-watch! You could still be eligible for up to $39,000 in reimbursements if you act by 2013! Fabio Checchin, account coordinator with ChiroTouch, will be giving an update on the ARRA Stimulus with the current timelines and how it affects you and your practice.

Dr. Bryan Weissman, southeast regional sales consultant with ChiroTouch, will also be demonstrating how to implement PQRS within ChiroTouch.

Chiropractic software designed from the ground up to maximize efficiencies for virtually every process, including patient self check-in, scheduling, SOAP notes, billing, interoffice communication and more, ChiroTouch has developed its HIPAA-compliant system to drastically reduce the time it takes to perform tasks that chiropractors are already doing. That gives chiropractors more time to see more patients—resulting in increased referrals, improved efficiencies, and a direct, measurable impact on practice profitability.

Other recent webinar topics include “Art of the Close,” “Building Value in Your Practice and Equity in Your Business,” and “HITECH Stimulus Act Updates.” The ChiroTouch webinar programs and the attendees have benefited from speakers such as Dr. Patrick Gentempo, Dr. Bob Hoffman, Dr. Eric Plasker, Dr. Ron Oberstein, Dr. Mark Ott, Stanley Greenfield, and many more. This cross-section of the most influential and recognized coaches and speakers has made for a very robust and popular series of webinars.

To join ChiroTouch for this webinar, visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/659167690

About ChiroTouch

ChiroTouch, by Integrated Practice Solutions Inc., is the premier provider of fully-certified innovative chiropractic software technology solutions for the chiropractic industry. Fusing advanced software systems with superior support services, we partner with chiropractors across the country to help them automate operations, improve patient care, and increase profitability. Visit www.chirotouch.com.

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Foot Levelers Gives Generous Donation to Palmer College’s Florida Campus

Roanoke, Va. (February 20, 2013)—Foot Levelers recently hosted Dr. Peter Martin, President of Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida Campus, and Bob Lee, Vice Chancellor of Advancement, at the company’s headquarters in Roanoke, Va. Dr. Martin and Lee had the opportunity to tour Foot Levelers’ facility and thank Kent Greenawalt, CEO of Foot Levelers, and Dr. Mark Zeigler, Foot Levelers’ Vice President of Education, for their generous donation and commitment to Palmer College’s Florida Campus capital campaign.

Dr. Martin stated: “Bob Lee and I wish to express our thanks for the warm hospitality afforded to us during our recent visit to Foot Levelers and the city of Roanoke. The dedication that Kent Greenawalt and the Foot Levelers team have for chiropractic and chiropractic education is apparent in their thoughts and actions. It was great to be able to meet with Kent and his team on their home turf and to see the Foot Levelers organization first hand.”

During the visit, Greenawalt and Dr. Martin discussed in what way Foot Levelers’ $200,000 donation will be utilized and how the student cafeteria on the Florida Campus will be named after Foot Levelers’ founder, Dr. Monte Greenawalt.

An appreciative Dr. Martin was recently quoted as saying: “During the August 2012 FCA convention, Mr. Kent Greenawalt put us over the $2 million mark with a generous gift of $200,000 toward the capital campaign. The generosity of corporate donors such as Standard Process and now Foot Levelers, has ensured the success of our campaign and will allow the College and campus to continue to provide those enhancements to campus life that are an integral part of our students’ education.”

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Extended Preview: Pain in America – The Silver Tsunami Set for March 7, 2013 at NCLC Washington D.C.

At the request of American Chiropractic Association (ACA) President Dr. Keith Overland, a special extended preview of the forthcoming PBS documentary “Pain in America: The Silver Tsunami” will premier in March at the ACA’s National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC) and Educational Symposium.

The preview will take place at 10 am on March 7, at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. “Pain in America” producer and director Don Barrett, an Academy Award winner, will also be a featured speaker during the NCLC general session on March 7.

“Pain in America: The Silver Tsunami” explores in depth the problem the health care system will have serving the 79 million Baby Boomers who will cross the 65-year threshold between now and 2029. Currently, the system can’t aggressively cope with a quarter of that number of retirees, many of whom will experience multiple crises of pain and illness.

For the first time, a broadcast television documentary will take a close look at how Chiropractic might help save the nation from the greatest challenge health care has faced in its history, not to mention the very real possibility of national bankruptcy. This fifty-one minute program will appear on Public Broadcasting at a date to be shortly announced.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), based in Arlington, Va., is the largest professional association in the United States representing doctors of chiropractic. ACA promotes the highest standards of patient care and professional ethics, and supports research that contributes to the health and well-being of millions of chiropractic patients. Visit www.acatoday.org.

For 35 years Don Barrett has been writing, producing and directing programming that has won multiple awards. His acclaimed program, “The Voyager Odyssey” was named the 6th Best Documentary ever made by the editors of Entertainment Weekly Magazine.

Contact: [email protected]

Future Health Software Founder & CEO to Speak at Iowa State Capitol

Des Moines, IA – Founder and CEO of Future Health Software, Dr. Steven Kraus, to speak at Iowa’s state capitol for the Iowa Chiropractic Society’s Capitol Day Program.

Dr. Kraus will outline fee schedule rules, as well as updates for advertising rules that affect chiropractors not only to the State of Iowa, but nationwide.

“It’s truly an honor to educate fellow DC’s in such a prestigious public forum on such important matters for doctors, such as managing fee schedules,” said Kraus. “Having 23 years’ experience in practice and owned 18 practices myself, I’m ecstatic to give back to the industry that has treated me so well.”

About Future Health Software

Future Health Software is the leading provider of chiropractic-specific practice management software. Future Health Software has been chosen as the exclusive EHR solution in the student and public clinics of eight separate chiropractic colleges.

Based out of Des Moines, Iowa, Steven J. Kraus, DC, DIBCN, CCSP, FASA, FICC founded Future Health Software in 1991. Since then, the company has grown with one of the most experienced management teams in the chiropractic software industry.

Thousands of clinics use Future Health Software in all 50 states. Future Health Software has both cloud-based EHR / practice management software and server-based software to accommodate a wide range of chiropractic practices. The company’s goal is to elevate the chiropractic profession through high-quality documentation, technology, and patient care.

For more information about Future Health Software visit: http://FHeConnect.com or call 888.919.9919 ext 214

About Iowa Chiropractic Society

The Iowa Chiropractic Society is the only professional membership organization serving Doctors of Chiropractic in Iowa. Since its founding in 1964, the Society has lead in advocating for the rights of chiropractic patients and doctors.

Today, the Iowa Chiropractic Society continues its efforts to advocate on behalf of the profession and to ensure patient access to a comprehensive range of health care services including chiropractic.

For more information or to join (Iowa doctors) please visit http://www.iowadcs.org/

Source: PRLog (Press Release) – Feb. 6, 2013 – By Nick Sideris

Photo: http://www.prlog.org/12074681/1

Foot Levelers Announces Winners of the 60th Anniversary Diamond Giveaway

(Roanoke, Va.)—Foot Levelers, world’s leading provider of Stabilizing Orthotics, announced the winners of their 60^th Anniversary Diamond Giveaway. The giveaway rewarded chiropractors’ commitment to excellence and helping to achieve better patient outcomes through the use of Stabilizing Orthotics.

Close to $10,000 worth of diamonds were awarded to seven chiropractors across the country, and in addition, 60 chiropractors each won two free pair of Stabilizing Orthotics. The giveaway was open to any healthcare professional who scanned their patients with Foot Levelers’ digital foot scanner using the V7+ software and prescribing the patients a pair of Stabilizing Orthotics. See list below for winners:

Grand Prize Winner of 1-Carat Diamond:

Dr. Mark Welch of Welch Chiropractic in Modesto, Ca.

Winners of Diamond Bracelet:

Dr. Richard Kemp of Kemp Chiropractic Clinic in Milwaukee, Wis.
Dr. Timothy Kelly of Buckhead Wellness Center in Atlanta, Ga.
Dr. Scott Smith of Smith Chiropractic Clinic in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Dr. Robin Gooden of Back in Balance Wellness in Bangor, Maine
Dr. Hillary Hushower of Range Line Chiropractic in Carmel, Ind.
Dr. Jason Funk of Funk Chiropractic in Yuba City, Ca.

“These prizes recognize those doctors who took the initiative to advance their practice and better their patients’ overall health,” said Chuck Carver, Foot Levelers Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “It was a great way to celebrate our 60^th Anniversary and Diamond Jubilee, and the hard work and dedication of our doctors, who use Foot Levelers to help support their patients every day.”

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ChiroTouch to Host “Massive Spizzerinctum for Exponential Practice Growth” Webinar with Dr. Billy DeMoss

San Diego, CA – February 7th, 2013 – ChiroTouch™, the nation’s leader in chiropractic software, and Dr. Bill DeMoss are pleased to announce “Massive Spizzerinctum for Exponential Practice Growth” webinar, which is scheduled to air live for one hour on February 12th, 2013, at 10:00 am PST.

“Sometimes we all need that extra push to ignite our drive to succeed,” said Robert Moberg, President of ChiroTouch. “With his unparalleled enthusiasm, Dr. DeMoss is the right person for the job. We’re thrilled that he will be sharing his impressive knowledge and energy in our latest webinar.”

Join Billy D, founder of California Jam, in this live webinar with CT Academy.

An energetic and charismatic speaker with a hardcore heavy metal attitude, Billy DeMoss has gained international notoriety for hosting the world’s largest chiropractic party—California Jam, the chiropractic festival of philosophy, rock ‘n’ roll, and inspiration. Outside of running one of the most successful practices in Orange County, he is also known for his no-holds-barred approach to telling it as it is, particularity when it comes to promoting an inside-out approach to health and wellness.

To join ChiroTouch for this webinar, visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/810190698

About ChiroTouch

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