70 - The Adjustment Assembly Line: Are You Practicing or Producing?

70 - The Adjustment Assembly Line: Are You Practicing or Producing?

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini discuss the risks of repetitive, mindless care in chiropractic practice—what they call the "adjustment assembly line." Topics include present time consciousness (PTC), medicolegal concerns from lost focus and poor documentation, and how patient experience is shaped by clinician intent. They cover practical takeaways for seasoned and new chiropractors: slow down when needed, tailor adjustments to each patient, educate patients about clinical connections, maintain good records, stay curious, and learn from colleagues and hands-on continuing education. Key points: preserve individuality in care, prioritize focused attention, avoid the illusion of knowing it all, and always offer each patient your best practice-based intent.

69 - VIP Syndrome: Maintaining Your Chiropractic Standards

Hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini explore "VIP syndrome" in chiropractic — the tendency to change protocols for high-profile patients. Through anecdotes about celebrities, sports figures, board experiences, and treating fellow chiropractors, they define the problem and explain why deviation from standard care is risky. The episode covers practical topics including informed consent, documentation, HIPAA, scheduling and special requests, referrals and patient experience, bartering, and malpractice risk. The hosts emphasize maintaining consistent exams, X-rays, records, and communication regardless of a patient's status. Key takeaways: stick to your protocols, protect patient privacy, treat every patient as a VIP by delivering consistent, complete care, and have the confidence to push back when shortcuts are requested.

68 - Massage to Chiropractic & Acupuncture: Dr. Richard Snow’s Path from Headaches to Healing

In this episode of All Things Chiropractic, hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini welcome Dr. Richard Snow to discuss his unconventional journey from massage therapy to chiropractic and acupuncture. Dr. Snow shares personal health struggles that led him to alternative care, his training path, and how he integrates acupuncture, microcurrent, moxibustion (moxa), cupping, and chiropractic adjustments in practice. Topics covered include the relationship between subluxations and meridian imbalances, Eastern and Western acupuncture approaches, needle alternatives for needle-phobic patients, and practical clinical tips for chiropractors considering acupuncture training. Dr. Snow also reflects on business insights from his pre-chiropractic career and offers advice on proper education and scope-of-practice awareness across states. Listeners can expect clinical anecdotes, analogies explaining acupuncture concepts, guidance on co-treating with other practitioners, and resources for further training and contact information for Dr. Snow’s clinic, Choice of Health in Overland Park, Kansas.

67 - Trust but Verify: Avoiding Insurance Headaches in Chiropractic Care

In this episode of All Things Chiropractic, hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini discuss the critical importance of verifying patient insurance benefits to avoid billing disputes and patient conflicts. Topics include practical verification workflows, using clearinghouses and provider portals, the No Surprises Act requirements for advance good faith estimates, handling Medicare and Medicare Advantage complications, and strategies for documenting patient financial responsibility. The hosts share real-world examples, common pitfalls (like outdated patient records and unauthorized patient-initiated claims), and step-by-step recommendations for streamlining verification, communicating costs to patients, and reducing board complaints related to money.

66 - From Napkin Sketch to TLC: Drs Jen & Dean DePice

On this episode of All Things Chiropractic hosts Paul Andrews and Dr. Mark Davini sit down with Dr. Jen and Dr. Dean DePice to trace their personal chiropractic stories and the origins of TLC. Guests share how early life experiences, patient care with brain-injured children, and faith filled marriage and family led them to create a coaching community focused on long-term care plans, philosophical integrity, and mentorship. The conversation covers practice essentials—legacy-driven models, associate pay scales, the law of four-to-six for sustainable growth—plus the role of faith, community accountability, and education reform for new graduates. Expect real-world takeaways about mentorship, compliance with clinical grit, and practical next steps for chiropractors seeking community and longevity in practice.