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

“BIPA” – The Illinois Biometric Privacy Act in the Physician Office

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Oct 13, 2021 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Biometric Privacy Act creates standards for how businesses must handle consumers biometric information. Learn more about how it affects your practice today!

EMPLOYEE MEDICAL AND DISABILITY LEAVE

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | May 5, 2021 | Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

As a physician running your office, you are not only a health care provider – you are also an employer, subject to a tapestry of overlapping laws and regulations. Read the article to learn more!

Time of Service Discounts

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Mar 3, 2021 | Billing and Collections, Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

One of the most frequent questions asked of ICS staff is whether there are legal obstacles to offering discounts to patients who pay in cash at the time of service, often called “time of service discounts.”

Illinois Insurance Claims Fraud Prevention Act

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Feb 10, 2021 | Insurance, Members Only, zall | 0 |

The ICS has advised its members early and often: federal and state regulators have for some time prioritized the prevention and prosecution of health insurance fraud.

PHYSICIAN DUTY TO SCREEN FOR CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING: STRICTER STANDARDS ADOPTED

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Sep 22, 2020 | Compliance, Legal, zall | 0 |

As trusted health care providers, chiropractic physicians are mandated by law to perform lead poisoning screening on all patients who are 6 years of age or younger.

Using Testimonials in Advertising

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Sep 2, 2020 | Compliance, Marketing and Advertising, zall | 0 |

Historically the law completely prohibited the use of testimonials in physician advertising, based on the state’s power to protect the public from misleading marketing. In 2001, a chiropractic physician challenged the prohibition in a case that arose from the discipline of his license for the use of testimonials.

Register Your Corporations and PLLCS with the IDFPR: A Cautionary Tale

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Aug 26, 2020 | Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

The ICS recognized that could have a serious impact on ICS members who render chiropractic services from professional corporations that may not be licensed.

Telemarketing and Solicitation

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Aug 5, 2020 | Legal, Marketing and Advertising, Members Only, zall | 0 |

Physicians are increasingly using advertising to promote business, and new doctors, in particular, may be more apt to use promotional tools such as telemarketing to boost their fledgling practices.