EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 46 MIN
The State of Chiropractic Care in 2026: Insurance, AI & Burnout
from Healthcare Empowered · host Wade Emmert
Dr. Mark Bronson is the definition of a legacy in chiropractic. He is a third-generation chiropractor (his son is the fourth), and he currently serves as the President of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.In this episode, Dr. Bronson sits down with Wade to discuss the evolution of the profession over the last 40+ years. They cover the legal battles to define "Scope of Practice" in Texas, why administrative burnout is driving more doctors toward "Cash-Pay" models, and the ethical responsibilities every doctor has when adopting new technology like AI.Dr. Bronson also shares his "Servant Leadership" philosophy - why focusing on the patient (and ignoring the money) is actually the most profitable strategy in the long run.Chapters:(00:00) A Century of Chiropractic Legacy (06:39) Leaving Finance for Chiropractic (08:52) The Health Scare That Changed Everything (11:42) How Chiropractic Has Evolved (17:13) The Battle for Scope of Practice (18:38) AI and Patient Privacy Risks (25:05) Will AI Replace Chiropractors? (28:35) The Provider Burnout Crisis (30:53) The Shift to Cash-Pay Models (32:10) When Insurance Dictates Care (34:04) The "Get Off The Floor" Test (36:31) Vetting Vendors and Bad Advice (41:24) "Don't Worry About The Money"
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Dr. Mark Bronson is the definition of a legacy in chiropractic. He is a third-generation chiropractor (his son is the fourth), and he currently serves as the President of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.In this episode, Dr. Bronson sits down with Wade to discuss the evolution of the profession over the last 40+ years. They cover the legal battles to define "Scope of Practice" in Texas, why administrative burnout is driving more doctors toward "Cash-Pay" models, and the ethical responsibilities every doctor has when adopting new technology like AI.Dr. Bronson also shares his "Servant Leadership" philosophy - why focusing on the patient (and ignoring the money) is actually the most profitable strategy in the long run.Chapters:(00:00) A Century of Chiropractic Legacy (06:39) Leaving Finance for Chiropractic (08:52) The Health Scare That Changed Everything (11:42) How Chiropractic Has Evolved (17:13) The Battle for Scope of Practice (18:38) AI and Patient Privacy Risks (25:05) Will AI Replace Chiropractors? (28:35) The Provider Burnout Crisis (30:53) The Shift to Cash-Pay Models (32:10) When Insurance Dictates Care (34:04) The "Get Off The Floor" Test (36:31) Vetting Vendors and Bad Advice (41:24) "Don't Worry About The Money"
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