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

Advance Directives In Illinois: The Health Care Power of Attorney

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Mar 22, 2023 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Knowing about “advance directives” is crucial for physicians, as these written statements can affect patient care and the involvement of third parties in decision-making.

Employee Credit Checks – Illinois Courts Weigh In

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Feb 6, 2023 | Documentation, ICS Message, Legislative, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Can you legally obtain credit information on job candidates in your office? The answer depends upon the position for which you are hiring. We cover the details here. Read the article to learn more!

Everything You Need to Know About Continuing Medical Education – Part 1

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Feb 2, 2023 | ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Doctors of chiropractic in Illinois enjoy full status of physicians. With that status comes the responsibility to meet the same continuing medical education requirements as all physicians under the Act and the rules. This article provides a comprehensive view of CME that physicians must complete to keep their licenses active.

Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Required for License Renewal

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Feb 2, 2023 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Legal, Personal Development, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois licensed physicians are included in a list of “mandated reporters” who must notify the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) when they have reasonable cause to believe that a child may be abused or neglected. All mandated reporters, including physicians, must now complete DCFS mandated reporter training under a recent amendment to the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, effective January 1, 2020.[i]

**THE WILK CASE AND BEYOND**

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jan 4, 2023 | Chiropractic, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

SInce the “Wilk Case” in 1990, chiropractic physicians have increasingly been able to work with medical and osteopathic physicians in multi-disciplinary practices. This has led to greater collaboration, familiarity, and acceptance of chiropractic as an important component of healthcare delivery. Read the article to learn more!

Everything You Need to Know About Continuing Medical Education – Part 2

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Oct 5, 2022 | ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Doctors of chiropractic in Illinois enjoy full status of physicians. With that status comes the responsibility to meet the same continuing medical education requirements as all physicians under the Act and the rules. This article provides a comprehensive view of CME that physicians must complete to keep their licenses active.

When Divorced Parents Disagree About A Child’s Treatment

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Sep 21, 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Treating a child of divorced parents can be a tricky situation. This article discusses what to do when divorced parents disagree about a minor child’s treatment.

Illinois’ License Exam “5 Failure Rule”

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jun 21, 2022 | Compliance, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Personal Development, zall | 0 |

The State of Illinois has a requirement that can result in a licensing detour. An applicant for an Illinois license who has failed a licensing exam five or more times must complete additional education. Read the article to learn more!