by Marius Ged, on Nov 7, 2022 4:00:38 PM
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.
This Month In FL Chiropractic News
1) Orlando Chiropractor Molested Patient, More Victims Possible, Police Say
An Orlando Chiropractor identified as Agostino Rodrigues faces charges of sexual battery and battery after reports claimed he touched one of his patients inappropriately. Based on investigators' reports, the 62-year-old man operates his chiropractor practice out of 1005 Virginia drive.
Authorities say Rodrigues may have molested the patient at some point at the beginning of October and believe there is a possibility of more victims.
Further investigations have revealed that this is not the first time the chiropractor appeared in local news concerning sexual assault. In 2010, the chiropractor was accused of sexually molesting a teenage girl in high school. At the time of the molestation, Rodrigues was a high school soccer coach, and the girl he was accused of molesting was part of the team he coached.
Rodrigues was found not guilty in the 2010 assault case, and the charges against him were cleared from his public court record. As investigations of the recent assault claims continue, police in Orlando encourage any victims of the accused to speak to them for professional examination of the cases.
Industry Updates
1) Chiropractic Organizations to Address National U.S. Crisis, Promote National Blood Drive Through December
(Image courtesy of Chiropractic Economics magazine)
Two national chiropractic organizations have collaborated with The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) for national blood drive through December 2022. The two organizations, ChriroCongress and ChiroCongress Cares represent chiropractic state associations and aim to empower the chiropractic profession.
F4CP, a non-profit organization with about 32,000 members, educates the public about the essence of chiropractic care and its role in pain management using drug-free alternatives.
The executive director of ChriroCongress and ChiroCongress Cares, Elizabeth Klein, explains that the pandemic and other disruptions have led to a shortage of blood in health facilities and, by extension, a national crisis. The American Red Cross will also be part of the blood drive to raise awareness and donations nationwide.
A virtual drive will encourage the public to schedule a blood donation appointment at a facility near them, support them financially, or help create awareness for the same.
1) A Preview of the Upcoming 2022 WFC ACC Global Education Conference
(Image Courtesy of the WFC ACC Global Education Conference)
World Federation of Chiropractic / Association of Chiropractic Colleges is set to hold its 11th conference this month. The theme of this conference is Leveling Up; Creating Consistency in Chiropractic Education. The leveling-up theme will address the inconsistencies and unfairness of chiropractic education.
The conference’s objective will be dedicated to chiropractic education and training and will bring together international experts and leaders to discuss emerging trends in the field. This WFC ACC Conference will be an educative opportunity for those in the leadership and chiropractic education field. Representatives of Chiropractic associations and those interested in the emerging developments in the chiropractic practice are encouraged to attend.
Growing Your Practice
1) Five Tips for Chiropractic Patient Retention
Patient retention rate is one of the key ways of measuring your chiropractic practices' success. As such, finding means of keeping the retention rate high is essential. There are many ways in which you can keep patients coming back to your chiropractic clinic and, in turn, increase your revenue as a service provider.
Below are some ways in which you can increase your chiropractic patient retention:
Keep in Touch with Patients
Staying in touch with your patients will help you keep up the retention rate. If you want the patients to return to your chiropractic clinic, you should motivate them. You can use newsletters through the mail and social media to keep in touch with patients.
Clear and Concise Communication
When it comes to healthcare services, clear communication with patients stays relevant. Many health service providers may assume that all patients may be aware of certain aspects of treatments, like keeping in line with check-ups. Most patients may not find the necessity of scheduled check-ups if not reminded. Clinic visits are an opportunity to educate patients profoundly while communicating.
Minimal Waiting Time
Nothing irks patients during clinic visits like long waiting times. This alone can be a reason for a patient to keep off your practice and even convince others not to visit. Chiropractors should ensure that they give proper schedules to patients to avoid long waiting times.
Consider the Patient’s Comfort
The chiropractic clinic should be comfortable enough for patients for a pleasant visit. The clinic should have welcoming interior décor with soothing colors. You should also ensure that every staff member has excellent interpersonal skills to engage well with customers. The Hospital equipment used on the patient should also be comfortable for them.
Chiropractic Scheduling Software
Technological advancements are appreciated across the globe and are embraced in chiropractic clinics. The Chiropractic scheduling software makes work easy for the patient and the clinic. It can enable the patient to make prompt appointments for clinic visits and also allow you to interact with your staff.
2) This Service Helps Chiropractors Easily Increase Their Cash Flow
Chiropractors can increase their revenue flow for their practice through PIP claims. While a sure way to increase cash flow, the claim collection process can be arduous to follow, especially if you are dealing with a defaulting insurance company.
At Ged Lawyers, we have established a great workflow to ensure that insurance companies pay all the PIP claims for as many as five years.
Our team of attorneys are skillful and thorough in the claim recovery process, and they ensure that chiropractors improve their revenue collection and general service in the following ways:
- Sending demand letters, litigating cases, conducting follow-up communications, and processing payouts.
- Relieving you of follow-up process with insurance companies so you can focus on better service providence for your patients.
- High success rate of claim recoveries, backed up by the documented claims we have managed to recover.
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