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Are HMO’s illegally conspiring against the chiropractic profession by imposing unfair payment terms for chiropractic services rendered? The American Chiropractic Association says yes. According to several newsfeeds, the ACA, along with the Virginia Chiropractic Association, filed suit on Friday against Trigon Healthcare Inc. and the national Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The suit accuses…

Davenport, Iowa:According to D.C.’s that attended the event, last weeks Lyceum was a massive success. Dr. James Sigafoose said the event was fantastic and he had a wonderful time. “Things have turned 180 degrees, with Dr. Guy Riekeman at the top” stated Dr. Norris Erickson, Central Regional Director for the Palmer Alumni association. There were…

By Michael Dorausch, D.C. Part of my job as editor (among the many hats I wear) of Planet chiropractic news requires that I always be on the lookout for opportunities to get chiropractic in the press or get the press in chiropractic. This past week in Los Angeles was a week full of such opportunities…

By Michael Dorausch, D.C. Drugs around the world, if you don’t think the world has an obsession with drugs, read some the articles linked below. * News links often go fast as websites make more room for updated content. Your best approach is to get the links as soon as you can (check our site…

What is going on in the internet healthcare arena? During the past year we have heard and seen articles, news broadcasts, commercials, and numerous advertisements from companies such as Healtheon/WebMD, PlanetRX, DrKoop.com, Drugstore.com and others. These multi-billion dollar “health care” companies have been backed by major players such as Microsoft, Amazon.com and America Online, as…

In the original movie from the Star Wars series, the mission to destroy the Death Star approaches. Luke Skywalker is apprehensive and nervous. Then we hear the distinct voice of his mentor and teacher, Obi Wan Kenobi, in his head “The force is with you, always.” This reassures and calms Luke as he departs. From that famous line, “May the force be with you” became a familiar catch phrase.