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

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 | 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!

A Practice By Any Other Name: Registration Requirements For Assumed Business Names

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Aug 14, 2024 | ICS Message, Legal, Marketing and Advertising, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois law mandates registering any practice name that doesn’t include your personal name. This article outlines the steps to comply.

Telemedicine In Illinois – Licensing and Insurance Laws Post-Pandemic

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jul 31, 2024 | Compliance, ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The surge in telehealth has prompted critical updates to laws and insurance coverage to meet the rising demand for remote health services. This article explores the evolution of telemedicine, the regulatory landscape across states, and the implications for Illinois physicians providing virtual care.