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

How-To Convert To A Correct Business Structure

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jan 7, 2026 | Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Operating under the wrong entity can trigger denials and penalties. This guide shows Illinois physicians how to correctly convert business structures, meet IDFPR rules, and stay compliant.

Employers of Five or More Employees Must Give Nursing Breaks

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jan 6, 2026 | Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

Do you know that Illinois has a law on the books that requires employers of five or more employees to provide breaks to nursing mothers to express milk?

Informed Consent [Template Included]

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Dec 10, 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.

Acupuncture Needle and Sharps Container Disposal: What Illinois Chiropractic Offices Must Know

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Nov 12, 2025 | Compliance, Featured, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Is your acupuncture needle container full? Here’s what Illinois chiropractic offices must know to dispose of it safely and legally.

Business Structures for a Physician Practice: How to Form and License Your Entity (Part II)

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Nov 5, 2025 | Compliance, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

A clear guide helping Illinois physicians form the right practice entity, register properly, and secure compliance details like naming rules and EINs to start operating with confidence.

Medical Records Access and Copy Fees – Patients and Third Parties

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Oct 28, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, Frequently Asked Questions, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

Since its initial passage in 1996, the HIPAA law has been implemented and expanded by regulations that have not always been easily understood by providers. This article is intended to consolidate and update ICS information about access to, disclosure of, and copying fees for patient medical records.

Business Structures for a Physician Practice: An Informed Choice

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Oct 14, 2025 | Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

This article provides a detailed overview of the various business entity options available to physicians, highlighting the legal and tax implications of each, from sole proprietorships to limited liability companies and corporations.

Current Status of Non-Competition Agreements in Illinois – Sept. 2025

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Oct 8, 2025 | ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The FTC dropped its appeal of the court ruling that struck down its non-compete ban. The ICS reminds Illinois physicians that state restrictions remain in effect. Read the full update to learn more!