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

Medical Records Access and Copy Fees – Patients and Third Parties

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Sep 26, 2023 | 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.

How Long Do I Need to Keep My Continuing Medical Education (CME) Certificates and Logs?

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Aug 23, 2023 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Legal, Personal Development, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

While regulations don’t specify the amount of time to retain continuing education certificates and logs, the ICS recommends saving them for a minimum of 10 years. Delve into the article to understand more!

Using AI Video Analysis in Hiring: Key Chiropractic Clinic Takeaways from the Video Interview Act

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Aug 9, 2023 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, Employer Practices, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The 2020 Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act outlines crucial mandates for AI-driven job interviews, impacting chiropractic hiring. Compliance with disclosure, consent, sharing, and reporting rules is essential for chiropractic employers.

Responding to Negative Online Reviews

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jun 7, 2023 | Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Marketing and Advertising, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Social Media, zall | 0 |

Healthcare providers must navigate the delicate balance of safeguarding patient privacy while addressing online reviews. Recent HIPAA violations underscore the importance of exercising caution. Discover more insights in the article!

ADA: Patient Accommodations

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | May 3, 2023 | Compliance, Legal, zall | 0 |

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires physician offices to provide accommodations for patients with disabilities. Physician offices are considered places of public accommodation and must comply with ADA accessibility requirements. Read the article for more!

License Renewal

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Mar 27, 2023 | Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

Illinois Medical Practice Act licenses expire on July 31, 2023, and the IDFPR will start accepting online renewal applications in April. The ICS strongly urges members to renew before August 1 and not take the risks associated with late renewal.

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.