Applying – Visiting and Temporary Licenses
Illinois permits the issuance of permits for chiropractic physicians who are licensed in other jurisdictions to practice as other physicians.
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Applying – Volunteer License
IDFPR may issue a Volunteer License to a physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act (chiropractic physician, medical doctor, osteopathic physician).
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Can I Pay for Positive Online Reviews?
Online reviews are treated as promotional material and are covered by federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting deceptive advertising. Federal Trade Commission Endorsement Guidelines state that it is a deceptive practice to provide an endorsement for a product or service that fails to disclose material connections between the endorser and the sponsoring advertiser. Health care providers must be especially careful, because advertising violations also may subject their licenses to discipline under the state Medical Practice Act and other consumer fraud laws.
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Sharing Information with Patients’ Friends and Families – A Common Sense Guide Under HIPAA
When is it ok to share information with a patient’s family members? Here is a guide for sharing information and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
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Consolidation of Agencies
On July 1, 2004, Governor Rod Blagojevich issued Executive Order 2004-6, which consolidated the Department of Professional Regulation, the Department of Insurance, the Department of Financial Institutions and the Office of Banks and Real Estate into the newly created Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR). Fernando Grillo, Director of the former Department of Professional Regulation, has been appointed to serve as the Secretary of the new “super-agency.” Some of you may recall that Col. Mills and I met with then-Director Grillo last year to discuss issues of mutual interest, and we have continued to maintain open and constructive communication with the Department.
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Applying for a License in Illinois
Under the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is responsible for regulating the practice of medicine, including the issuance of licenses and enforcement of laws that apply to licensees. The ICS has previously published an article entitled, “Administrative Investigations at the IDFPR: Know the Process and Handle With Care,” which details the enforcement process and is available to ICS members on the ICS website at www.ilchiro.org/.
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Chiropractic and Medicaid
Senate Bill 2840, spun by its drafters as the “Save Medicaid Access and Resources Together (SMART) Act,” has been passed by both houses of the Illinois legislature and is on its way to the Governor’s desk for signature. Despite vigorous lobbying efforts by the Illinois ChiropracticSociety and other health care provider groups, this bill limits and eliminates Medicaid coverage for a number of health care services. Unfortunately, Medicaid coverage for adult chiropractic services will be terminated effective July 1, 2012.
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Associate Departure
The departure of an associate physician from a practice sometimes causes operational disruption and always requires steps to ensure a smooth transition.
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