Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Using Testimonials in Advertising

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jun 24, 2025 | Compliance, Featured, Marketing and Advertising, zall | 0 |

Once banned for being misleading, patient testimonials in physician ads are now allowed under the Medical Practice Act, if truthful. False cures, guarantees, or unverifiable praise remain strictly prohibited. Read the article to learn more!

Physician Duty To Screen For Childhood Lead Poisoning: Stricter Standards Adopted In 2025

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | May 14, 2025 | Compliance, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois law requires all health care providers to screen children under 7 for lead exposure using the updated IDPH questionnaire, ensuring early detection, especially in high-risk communities.

Advance Directives In Illinois: The Health Care Power of Attorney

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | May 7, 2025 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Chiropractic physicians must understand advance directives, especially health care powers of attorney, to ensure compliance, respect patient wishes, and know who can legally make care decisions. Read the article to learn more!

Informed Consent [Template Included]

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Apr 30, 2025 | Business Forms and Templates, Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

Informed consent isn’t just about signing a form—this guide breaks down the legal standards, ethical responsibilities, and documentation strategies every chiropractic physician should follow, plus includes a ready-to-use consent template.

Treating Minors: What You Need To Know About Minor Consent Law

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Apr 30, 2025 | Business Forms and Templates, Documentation, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

This practical guide helps chiropractic physicians understand when minors can legally consent to their own care, how to handle those cases ethically and lawfully, when parental consent is required, and includes a customizable consent form template.

Associate Physician Departing from Practice – Legal Considerations

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Apr 16, 2025 | Legal, Members Only, Patient Communication, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

When a physician leaves a practice, patient care and record access must come first. This guide covers key steps for a smooth, ethical transition.

“FinCEN” BOI Reporting Requirement Eliminated for US Companies (Updated 3/21/2025)

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Mar 25, 2025 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

FinCEN has announced an interim final rule, effective March 21, 2025, that removes the BOI reporting requirements for all U.S. companies and individuals. This update means Illinois chiropractic physicians and healthcare providers no longer need to file BOI reports, but they should stay informed for any future changes.

Important Deadlines In Blue Cross Class Action Settlement – In re: Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Litigation

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Feb 19, 2025 | ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Blue Cross Blue Shield settled a $2.8 billion antitrust case over market division and price-fixing. Providers must file a claim by July 29, 2025, or opt out by March 4, 2025, to keep their right to sue. Learn more in the article!