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THE U.S. HEALTH CARE system is so fragmented that primary care doctors struggle to coordinate patient care as frequently as providers in other high-income countries, a new survey says. READ MORE HERE

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has launched a new website to educate the public about non-drug pain relief and the chiropractic profession’s holistic approach to health and improved function. HandsDownBetter.org is a resource for those who seek alternatives to pain medications and surgery for common musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain…

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) recovered $5.9 billion from fraud investigations during fiscal year 2019, according to a semiannual report (PDF) to Congress released Monday. READ MORE HERE

Physicians who have symptoms of depression are at a greater risk of making medical errors, according to a new study. READ MORE HERE

Pennsylvania is one step closer to launching its own health insurance exchange.  READ MORE HERE

The Trump administration released a final rule to require hospitals to publish payer-negotiated prices and a proposal to mandate insurers post online real-time cost-sharing information.  READ MORE HERE

Building communication outreach to consumers, community and colleagues.

Max Scherzer, professional baseball player and pitcher for the brand-new 2019 World Series Champions, The Washington Nationals, had to sit Game 5 of the play-offs out just a few days earlier due to nerve irritation near his neck. After an integrated healthcare team approach, including a few chiropractic adjustments, Scherzer was given the go ahead…

By encouraging people with low back pain to access physical therapy or chiropractic care, the benefit design is expected to reduce the number of imaging tests, spinal surgeries and opioid prescriptions READ MORE HERE