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.
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Navigating a divorce involving a healthcare practice in Illinois poses intricate challenges. This article sheds light on these complexities, offering guidance to physicians in the midst of divorce proceedings.
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The use of specialty and certification acronyms with your name is considered advertising under the Medical Practice Act. Read more to learn how and when you may promote these credentials compliantly.
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The Good Samaritan law, therefore, applies in your office if a no-fee emergency should arise. What is an “emergency” in that context?
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The Illinois Chiropractic Society addresses uncertainties in scope of practice for injections, emphasizing the lack of specificity in the Medical Practice Act and guiding practitioners on appropriate non-prescription product use.
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Selling or closing a healthcare practice involves complex legal aspects. We cover essential topics like license management, patient and employee notifications, and insurance, ensuring a smooth transition. Check out the full article for details!
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The OIG’s mission is to prevent fraud and waste in healthcare programs like Medicare. Chiropractors in Illinois must understand OIG guidelines on rental agreements, especially with recent CMS rules, to ensure compliance and protect both patients and practitioners.
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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.
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