Many are crying the blues about what is happening to their practices because of what they see as total indifference to chiropractic, or even an outright shutout of chiropractors by managed care companies. And, indeed, this often seems to be the case.
Many doctors say they have no idea how to get into a managed care plan.
Others say that even if they are able to be included, the number of treatments are so restricted that it doesn't make economic sense for them. According to Arthur C. White, MD, medical director of the San Francisco Spine Institute, the first round of managed care is over. The American people however are becoming increasingly disenchanted with this kind of health care, as has been detected by numerous studies. These studies demonstrate that patient satisfaction is becoming increasingly important in determining the success of managed care companies. CareData, Inc., of New York City, has pioneered the study of HMO patient satisfaction.