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This 2005 study found that for the treatment of low back and neck pain the inclusion of a chiropractic benefit resulted in a reduction in the rates of surgery, advanced imaging, inpatient care, and plain-film radiographs.
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The results of this study indicate that doctors of chiropractic are capable primary health care providers.
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This 2004 National University of Health Sciences study demonstrated the reduced costs and improved outcomes in a sample population that utilized doctors of chiropractic as Primary Care Physicians.
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This extensive four- year study compared total health
care costs for low back pain patients with and without chiropactic insurance coverage and found chiropractic care for low back pain signficantly reduced total health care costs.
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This research project centers around workers' compensation cases and their health care habits. This study examined 201 randomly selected workers' compensation cases involving a disabling low back injury. Those individuals visiting DCs initially, were less likely to be hospitalized for their injuries compared with those initialy visiting their MD.
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Study finds that the majority of retrospective studies had positive results for chiropractic care.
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This study demonstrates that although individuals who receive chiropractic care usually have a greater number of visits to DCs than those who visit MDs, the total cost of care that worker's compensation dispersed is lower for those visiting DCs.
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Cost comparison study finds chiropractic less expensive than medical inpatient and outpatient care for the treatment of low back pain.
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Study finds chiropractic to be an effective, low-cost treatment option for back pain.
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Study examines cost, utilization and effects of chiropractic services on Medicare costs. The results indicate that chiropractic care can reduce Medicare costs.
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Comparison of health insurance payments and patient utilization patterns for common lumbar and low back pain for patients who recieve treatment from MD's and DC's. The results found that there were lower costs associated with patients who visited chiropractors first.
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Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research trustee testifies before Department of Veterans Affairs' Chiropractic Advisory Committee that chiropractic care is effective and cost-efficient.
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This study finds chiropractic to be an exemplary form of health care: effective and less expensive than traditional medical care for NMS injuries and problems.
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This study concludes that chiropractic yields similar outcomes to other forms of care at a much lower cost.
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This hugely influential landmark study shows that chiropractic care can bring about improved health outcomes at a lower cost.
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