Reaching out to ‘squattered children’
Alan Mandell, DC, fell in love with the Philippine culture -- and its children -- on his first visit to the country. His love and desire to help has spurred him to return and provide care and education to thousands of the people living in squatter areas.
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New outcome measurements instrument introduced to DCs
Integrative Outcome Measurements (IOM) has launched a web-based survey instrument that will allow wellness professionals, including chiropractors, to quantify an individual’s level of wellness pre- and post-care.
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Medicare cuts delayed 1 year
Chiropractors and other health care providers got a reprieve when Congress passed a bill delaying for one year a reduction in Medicare payments that would have taken effect on Jan. 1, 2011 under the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. The bill, the "Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010," signed by President Barrack Obama on Dec. 15, 2010, extended current Medicare payment rates through December 31, 2011.
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Russell named New Zealand College president
Eric G. Russell, DC, has been named the New Zealand College of Chiropractic’s new president. "We have been honoured by the extremely high caliber of candidates for this position," Dr. Phil McMaster, NZCC Board Chairman said in making the announcement. "The Board engaged in an extensive worldwide search and the outcome has been exceptional."
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Hell
"Hell begins when the person you are meets the person you could have been," wrote Eli Cohen. He of all people should know. Twice denied serving his country, Israel, he went on to become the most successful spy that nation ever retained. With his skilled detailed espionage -- eventually at the highest levels of Syrian government -- Israel was able to capture the Golan Heights in just two days. So, why are some folks so determined to succeed while others are so happy to just co-exist?
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