How JTECH Functional Assessment Systems Elevated Dr. Newman’s Practice | Case Study
At the Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA) meeting in Orlando, JTECH Medical’s clinical director, Erik Groberg, sat down with Dr. Alan Newman of Newman Chiropractic in Ocala, Florida, to explore how JTECH functional assessment systems have elevated his practice over the past 20 years. Dr. Newman has relied on a JTECH Medical system since early in his career, using it to objectively measure patient function, document impairment, and support medical necessity in a way that traditional, purely subjective methods could not.
Building a Data-Driven Chiropractic Practice
From the beginning, Dr. Newman wanted his chiropractic practice to stand out by combining hands-on care with objective, defensible data. JTECH functional assessment systems quickly became central to that vision because they provide detailed functional measurements and impairment ratings based on industry-standard AMA guidelines. The integrated guides and protocols built into the software make it easy for his team to follow the latest standards consistently, so every test they run and every report they generate is aligned with current expectations from attorneys, case managers, and health insurance companies.
According to Dr. Newman, this level of documentation is what makes JTECH an integral part of his practice. The system captures objective strength, range of motion, and functional capacity data, then automatically incorporates those results into clear, professional reports. Being able to show exactly how they follow recognized guidelines in their testing and treatment plans gives his team confidence when they communicate with referral sources and payers.
Driving Revenue with Functional Evaluations
One of the strongest outcomes of adopting JTECH functional assessment systems has been the impact on practice revenue. Dr. Newman estimates that 20–30% of his practice income now comes from reimbursed functional evaluations performed with his JTECH system. These evaluations not only help diagnose patients and track their progress, they also generate statistical information that insurers and attorneys rely on when making decisions about benefits and settlements.
Because the reports demonstrate impairment ratings and medical necessity in a defensible, objective way, Dr. Newman feels confident that his practice will be compensated for the time and expertise required to conduct these assessments. Instead of battling vague denials, his team can point directly to the data and show how the patient’s condition justifies ongoing care or additional interventions. Over time, this has turned functional evaluations into a reliable and predictable revenue stream.
Improving Efficiency and Clinical Decision-Making
JTECH functional assessment systems have also helped Dr. Newman run a busy practice more efficiently. His team is continuously testing patients to measure progress, identify plateaus, or determine when treatment plans need to be adjusted. Every time they run a test, the data is stored in the system, allowing them to quickly review gains or losses and compare current results to baseline values. This makes it easier to determine when a patient has reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) and to document that status in a way that attorneys and insurers clearly understand.
The reports generated by the system are exactly what health insurance companies and legal professionals want to see. Many payers are reluctant to cover extended treatment without strong objective evidence, but JTECH functional assessment systems give Dr. Newman a straightforward way to deliver that evidence and show how each patient’s progress tracks against specific clinical goals.
Partnering with a Company Dedicated to Chiropractic
Beyond the technology itself, Dr. Newman views JTECH Medical as a long-term partner dedicated to the success of the chiropractic profession. He notes that the company has continuously enhanced its software, adding capabilities such as NIOSH lifting capacity tools and algometry to objectively measure pain thresholds. He believes JTECH offers the most accurate and insightful system in the industry when it comes to capturing and reporting objective functional data.
Customer support has also been a major differentiator. Whenever his team has a question or needs assistance, they can reach knowledgeable support staff quickly and get issues resolved without disrupting patient care. Because JTECH designs both the hardware and software, Dr. Newman appreciates having one trusted source for answers, updates, and training.
Helping Other Chiropractors Grow with Confidence
Today, Dr. Newman regularly hosts other chiropractors in his practice to show them how JTECH functional assessment systems can help grow their own clinics with confidence. By demonstrating real-world workflows, revenue impact, and the quality of the reports, he helps colleagues see how objective data can transform their documentation, strengthen their relationships with attorneys and insurers, and create new, sustainable revenue streams.
For practices looking to combine better clinical outcomes with stronger financial performance, Dr. Newman’s experience illustrates how JTECH functional assessment systems can become a powerful engine for growth, efficiency, and credibility in chiropractic care.