Illinois Insurance Claims Fraud Prevention Act
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.
Read MoreAuthor: Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel
PHYSICIAN DUTY TO SCREEN FOR CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING: STRICTER STANDARDS ADOPTED
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.
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Using Testimonials in Advertising
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.
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Register Your Corporations and PLLCS with the IDFPR: A Cautionary Tale
The ICS recognized that could have a serious impact on ICS members who render chiropractic services from professional corporations that may not be licensed.
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Telemarketing and Solicitation
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.
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Associate Physician Departing from Practice – Legal Considerations
The departure of an associate physician from a practice sometimes causes operational disruption and always requires the practice and the departing associate to take steps to ensure a smooth transition. Both the associate and practice need to address the ethical, regulatory, contractual, managed care, and liability impact of the exit.
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License Investigations by the State of Illinois – Know the Process
Understandably, no one is happy to hear that he or she is the subject of a license investigation by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). However, as with any other worrisome situation, lack of knowledge about the process causes much of the trauma. There can be long blocks of time during which the licensee hears nothing, which in itself is very unnerving. Knowing what procedures to expect, together with careful handling of the case, can ease the stress considerably.
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NUTRITIONAL SERVICES VIA TELEMEDICINE
The ICS has been asked whether Illinois licensed physicians may provide professional nutritional services via the Internet or other electronic means (e.g., telephone or texting). This article discusses this topic in depth.
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