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

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.

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!

Social Media and The Physician-Patient Relationship

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Sep 17, 2025 | Compliance, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Marketing and Advertising, Members Only, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

Social media offers powerful marketing and education tools for physicians, but it also carries risks. Ethical use requires protecting confidentiality, avoiding unintended relationships, and ensuring truthful content.

NUTRITIONAL SERVICES VIA TELEMEDICINE

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Sep 3, 2025 | Compliance, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois physicians may provide nutrition telemedicine for established in-state patients if standards of care are met, but laws, licensure, and liability risks complicate out-of-state services.

License Renewal

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Aug 19, 2025 | Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

Illinois physician licenses expire July 31, 2026. Set a reminder now, update your email, and complete CME early to avoid penalties, gaps in licensure, or discipline.

Using Testimonials in Advertising

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jun 24, 2025 | Compliance, 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!