Keep up with the latest chiropractic news and insights from the industry's trusted legal partner, Ged Lawyers. Here is an overview of what happened this month in the chiropractic field in Florida.
Mary Beth Melendez, a former two-time Olympian, has significantly impacted the chiropractic industry and the community. Her experience as an Olympian and her passion for chiropractic care led her to open her first Chiropractic clinic in Florida in 2022.
She provides a holistic approach to chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, and mindset coaching to the Brandon community. Her practice focuses on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms, and working with her patients to provide a more personalized experience for each.
Melendez’s passion for helping others extends beyond the athletic field as she spent time in Guam providing chiropractic care to the US military before opening her clinic in Florida, as detailed in the Chiropractic Economics News.
Her passion for serving the military community led her to start AIMWell. This non-profit organization provides reduced-rate chiropractic care and nutritional counseling to animals, rescue organizations, individuals with special needs, and military members and their families.
Melendez’s dedication to helping others through chiropractic care and her non-profit is a testament to her passion for improving people’s lives.
A new study has warned that diabetes will likely rise significantly in US children and teens by 2060 due to childhood obesity and other health disparities. The study indicates that doctors of chiropractic are primed to lead the fight and assist people with diabetes amid an ever-rising epidemic.
Despite the initial direction of their practice being musculoskeletal care, most people don’t become chiropractors to treat back pain. Many become chiropractors because they want to help sick people get well without drugs or surgery since they strongly believe in the body’s ability to heal itself.
Most patients seeking chiropractic care seek treatment for back pain, neck pain, or sports injuries, which insurance companies pay for without much argument. However, chiropractors are increasingly interested in treating Parkinson’s and diabetes. Doctors of chiropractic are uniquely positioned to assist in the fight against diabetes since research has shown it is caused by toxicity.
Richard F. Gringeri, a board-eligible chiropractic neurologist, described the genesis of his interest in treating diabetes after a patient came to him with back and neck pain while his real health problem was type 2 diabetes. The patient’s disease was out of control despite having controlled it with diabetes medication for about 15 years. The patient agreed to try the supportive care program suggested by the doctor, and within a month, his glucose numbers were back to normal with no medication.
The doctor became interested in assisting people with diabetes and researched the cause and treatment recommendations for people with diabetes. His research confirmed that diabetes is caused by toxicity, making it a perfect illness for chiropractic care. By addressing the root cause of diabetes, chiropractors can help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall health.
The Joint Chiropractic is the largest provider of chiropractic care in the US through its network of franchised clinics and retail healthcare business model. The company’s growth plan focuses on providing accessible chiropractic care to communities around the US. Through The Joint Chiropractic, patients can access convenient and affordable chiropractic care.
The company’s business model also allows patients to receive chiropractic care without needing insurance or appointments, quickly making it a popular choice for patients. After revolutionizing access to chiropractic care in 2010, the company has garnered over 800 locations nationwide and over 12 million patient visits annually.
The Joint Chiropractic has been recognized by Franchise Times as one of 40 franchises with fast but sustainable growth, ranking No. 18 on the 2023 Fast & Serious list. The company has consistently been named to various franchise and small business lists, including Franchise Times’ Top 400+ Franchises, Entrepreneur’s Franchise 50, Forbes’ America Best Small Companies, and Fortune’s Fastest-Growing Companies, as detailed by PR Newswire.
Chiropractors looking to increase their practice’s revenue and potentially double it may want to consider making strategic investments in their business. While selling products in your practice is tried and true, other ways exist to increase passive chiropractic practice income.
Investing in a functional and engaging website is one way to increase revenue. Creating a responsive and user-friendly website can provide a positive experience for visitors and give them a reason to keep coming back. Additionally, social media marketing can help expand your online reach and increase brand awareness.
Affiliate marketing is another investment option that can produce passive income. This involves promoting another company’s products or services in return for a portion of the sale or commission. Programs like Amazon Associates and Target Partners offer commission rates of up to 10% and 8%, respectively.
Lastly, developing informational products like books or e-courses can provide another income stream that continues to pay for years. Whether you’re writing for patients or other chiropractic professionals, sharing your expertise can help establish your practice as a trusted source of information and generate more income.
Making strategic investments in your practice will allow you to achieve your financial goals and create the lifestyle you want, whether it’s now or in retirement.
Medical practitioners who treat car accident victims may face issues with insurance companies rejecting, delaying, or underpaying claims. As a result, providers may lose millions of dollars in lost treatment costs.
However, there is a solution that can help shift these lost costs into revenue. Medical providers can reclaim lost revenue by pursuing personal injury protection (PIP) reimbursements through litigation.
PIP coverage is mandated in Florida and pays up to $10,000 for medical expenses following accidents. When patients sign the Assignment of Benefits (AOB), medical providers can claim the benefits. However, insurance companies may reject or reduce these claims, resulting in lost revenue.
By partnering with Ged Lawyers and its legal team, medical practitioners can pursue viable PIP claims that have been rejected, down-coded, lost eligibility, or waited for extended periods without payment.
With more than 25 years of PIP trial experience, our law firm can help medical providers navigate the claims process and recover lost income.
Ged Lawyers, LLP. offers a proven claim processing method with an excellent ratio of full payouts for chiropractors. Our lawyers review personal injury protection claims files from as far back as five years, submit the claims, obtain settlements, and take the claims to court if necessary.
Schedule an appointment with our team today to learn how we can help you unlock more revenue for your practice. If you prefer to talk to us directly, call us at 561-995-1966.