Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 9 , Pages 734-739 , November 2009

Cost Minimization Analysis of Low Back Pain Claims Data for Chiropractic Vs Medicine in a Managed Care Organization

  • Brian Grieves, DC, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Chiropractic Private Practice, Grieves Chiropractic Pain Relief Clinic, Shawano Medical Center Rehab Services, Shawano, Wis
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Brian Grieves, DC, MPH, Grieves Chiropractic Pain Relief Clinic, Shawano Medical Center Rehab Services, 116 N Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166
    • ,
  • J. Michael Menke, MA, DC

      Affiliations

    • Research Fellow, Program in Integrative Medicine & Department of Psychology, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz
    • ,
  • Kevin J. Pursel, DC

      Affiliations

    • Director of Chiropractic Services, Arise Health Plan, Green Bay, Wis

Received 12 December 2007 ,Revised 25 September 2009 ,Accepted 25 September 2009.

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PII: S0161-4754(09)00265-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2009.10.001

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 32, Issue 9 , Pages 734-739 , November 2009

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