There was a time, not long ago, when doctors of chiropractic didn't need to know much about computers and anything about the Internet.
Today, all of that's changing. To be competitive, DCs need a sophisticated suite of computer programs able to handle scheduling, billing, SOAP notes, record keeping, and a myriad of other practice activities. They require ready access to e‑mail and online sources of news and research findings.
For many doctors, having a cash practice is the answer to a dream. By eliminating the dependency on third party payers, they free themselves from much of the uncertainty, tedium and stress caused by dealing with insurance companies. Even some medical doctors are trying this tempting option.
When I talk about the need to compile valid, scientific research that will convince the world of the need for chiropractic, and finally silence our critics, some people feel I'm being idealistic ‑‑ and unrealistic. Hoping to put chiropractic on an equal footing with medicine is an "impossible dream," they say. Battling our enemies by conducting research is simply "tilting at windmills."
No matter what your chiropractic philosophy or purpose, congruency is absolutely critical to your success.
That's one reason you need to be aware of a highly refined technology known as Quixote that will lower your overhead, reduce doctor and staff hours, incorporate seamless integration of diagnostic tools, provide a pipeline for data collection (for research clinical investigators) and off-site backup of client files.
