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

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, Featured, 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!

Is Your Home Address (and more) Available from IDFPR to the Public?

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Feb 5, 2025 | Documentation, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois law balances transparency and confidentiality—learn how IDFPR applies FOIA to medical licensing records in this article!

Compliance and Making a Good Faith Effort

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jan 29, 2025 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society’s free Statsfi dashboard helps members track compliance and reduce audit risks. Adrienne Hersh, JD, highlights its proactive benefits in avoiding penalties. Watch the video to learn more!

Employee Pregnancy Discrimination

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jan 8, 2025 | Compliance, Employer Practices, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois employers must follow state and federal laws protecting pregnant workers, including accommodations for pregnancy and reproductive health post-Dobbs.

FEDERAL COURT STRIKES DOWN LATEST FEDERAL OVERTIME RULE

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Nov 20, 2024 | Employer Practices, ICS Message, Legal, Legislative, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

A Texas court struck down the most recent overtime rule, changing salary thresholds for overtime eligibility back to previous levels. Chiropractic employers should review current requirements for employee classification and salary thresholds. Read more for details!

Delegating Massage Therapy to Licensed and Unlicensed Staff

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Nov 6, 2024 | ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society initiated an amendment to the Medical Practice Act, enabling chiropractic physicians to delegate patient care tasks to both licensed and unlicensed personnel, improving practice flexibility within certain regulations. Read the article for more details!