Jahn-Bowerman Award

 

 

 

Dr. Mike Mathesie from the ACA Council on Forensic Sciences felt that The ACA Council on Forensic Sciences and The American College of Chiropractic Consultants needed to recognize the trailblazing pioneers in our organizations that elevate the professionalism and skill set that Experts require.  In 2022, the first “Jahn-Bowerman Award” was given to acknowledge members that exhibit outstanding leadership in Expert Witness education.

The award is named for Warren Jahn, DC of The ACA Council on Forensic Sciences, and Dan Bowerman, DC FACO AHFI CPC of The American College of Chiropractic Consultants.

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Waren Jahn, DC DIANM
Warren T. Jahn, DC, MPS graduated from the National University of Health Sciences (formerly National College of Chiropractic) in December 1976. He was one of the first orthopedic residents in chiropractic and was the first acting chairman of the department of orthopedics at the NCC’s Patient and Research Center. Dr. Jahn received his Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree concentrating in biomechanical trauma from Lynn University in conjunction with the University of Miami Medical School. He has attained board certifications in biomechanical trauma (DAABT), neuromusculoskeletal medicine (DIANM(us); formerly DABCO), sports (DACBSP), forensics (DABFP), independent medical examinations (CICE), quality assurance and utilization review (DABQAURP) and chiropractic consulting (DABCC). During the past 49+ years he has trained thousands of chiropractors in chiropractic orthopedics, impairment rating, forensics, sports, IMEs and federal and state disability programs for nine chiropractic colleges. He has published numerous articles in professional journals and contributed to several chiropractic textbooks.

From April 2010 – September 2021 Dr. Jahn provided chiropractic services in Martin Army Community Hospital (Department of Rehabilitative Services) at Fort Benning, Georgia. This unique blend of specialty certification, clinical expertise and extensive postdoctoral teaching and publications provided a wealth of clinical and medicolegal knowledge that is the trademark of this internationally and nationally recognized clinician, lecturer and author.

 

Dan Bowerman, DC FACO AFHI CPC
Dr. Bowerman has a unique perspective in health care. Practicing since 1978, he continues to understand the issues from the provider’s and patients’ perspective. Aside from his responsibilities in clinical practice, he has taught a variety of post-graduate programs for chiropractors and co-authored several articles that have been published in the peer reviewed literature. Beyond clinical practice, he has been involved with virtually all aspects of peer and utilization review involving, Auto, Workers Compensation, PI, BI as well as group health plans. His consulting activities extend well beyond utilization management and addresses complex medico legal issues including medical malpractice, class action, RICO, civil and criminal health care fraud. He provides expert testimony and litigation support for both the private and public sector in both state and federal proceedings.

Dr. Bowerman was one of the country’s few chiropractic medical directors and enjoyed a 13-year career at Independence Blue Cross as a Chiropractic Medical Director. Working closely with the plans SIU, he independently researched and data mined unusual practice and utilization patterns leading to investigations and recoveries. In addition, he supported investigations, law enforcement and prosecution for criminal proceedings. His role within the plan eventually led him to working in a cross functional team that was charged with evaluating drivers of health care costs, specifically looking for opportunities to improve patient outcomes and reduce risk and harm, while reducing the burden of excessive cost.

Dr. Bowerman is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from the AAPC and an Accredited Health Care Fraud Investigator (AFHI). He is board-certified in chiropractic orthopedics and holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review and the American College of Chiropractic Consultants

Dr. Bowerman is a frequent lecturer on a variety of clinical topics, both including and extending beyond chiropractic practice issues. Recent topics have included Evidence-Based Medicine, Documentation, Health Care Fraud, Clinical Skills for Investigators, Medical Terminology and Coding, Pain Management, and Biopsychosocial Factors in Chronic Pain. He has performed training and educational services to both the private health care carriers both non and for profit, Property and Casualty as well as Federal Plans and Law Enforcement.

He has and continues to serve on several anti-fraud committees, and was named “Medical Director of the Year” in 2009 by the National Health Care Anti-fraud Association. In 2019, Dr. Bowerman was honored with a Fraud Fighter Lifetime Achievement Award by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Internal Association of Special Investigators Association. The award was for his years of dedication to fighting fraud through his professional efforts as well as contributions as an educator to both SIU and like-minded healthcare professionals.

 

Jahn-Bowerman Award Winners:

2022
Clayton W.Hopkins, DC (ACA CFS) and Robert B. Honingsfeld, DC (ACCC)

2023
S. Steven Baker, DC (ACA CFS) and William Tellin, DC (ACCC)

2024
Anthony Hamm, DC (ACA CFS) and John Cerf, DC CPC CPMA (ACCC)