A Flurry of Activity
“Progress is a nice word. But change is its motivator. And change has its enemies.” – Robert Kennedy
Some people claim to like change. I believe they are more likely to embrace change. I don’t have to remind you that the volume of issues and events that we are seeing in the health care world and, more specifically, the chiropractic profession is daunting. The changes in governmental requirements, insurance demands, electronic records, patients’ expectations, and increased scrutiny can seem overwhelming to many in the profession.
The Illinois Chiropractic Society knows the changes appear overwhelming and is working on your behalf to the greatest extent that our resources allow. We are scheduling a large number of regional educational events, have bolstered the informational track at our conference in October, are soon announcing more information-packed webinars, and are launching a new information-packed website to assist chiropractic physicians through these transitions.
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Here is a short list of the changes that are coming in the next 15 months:
September 7, 2013
NGS Takes Over Medicare in Illinois
October 1, 2013
- Last Day to Begin 90-day Reporting Period for Current First Year EHR Eligibility
- Providing Additional Funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program
- State-Based Health Insurance Exchanges Begin Offering Plans
January 1, 2014
- Non-Discrimination Provision Begins (2706)
- Eliminating Annual Limits on Insurance Coverage
- Ensuring Coverage for Individuals Participating in Clinical Trials & Ensuring Free Choice
- Health Insurance Exchange Plans Begin
- Increasing Access to Medicaid
- Increasing the Small Business Tax Credit
- Prohibiting Discrimination Due to Pre-Existing Conditions or Gender
- Stage 2 EHR begins for those in Year 2 of Attestation
- 2014 Standards for Certified Software begin for All EHR Participating Providers
- Employer Mandates have been delayed until 2015
- PQRS participation required to avoid 2016 penalties
January 6, 2014
- CMS begins accepting new 1500 Claim Form
April 1, 2014
- New 1500 Claim Form Must be Used
October 1, 2014
- ICD-10 Deadline.
- Last Day to Begin 90-day Reporting Period for Current First Year EHR Eligibility
Continue to watch the ICS Journal, the members’ only Illinois Advantage, www.ilchiro.org/, our regular e-news publications, and other communications about how these will impact your office and how to thrive through these changes.
