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.
Read MoreAuthor: Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel
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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Is Your Home Address (and more) Available from IDFPR to the Public?
Because government is intended to work for its citizens, the public has the right to view certain documents that agencies create or receive in doing their work. In Illinois, the Freedom of Information Act expresses a clear policy “…that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government…access by all persons to public records promotes…transparency and accountability of public bodies…
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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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Required Filings for Maintaining Your Business Structure
This final article in the series will review documents that must be filed each year to keep business organizations in good standing.
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Reimbursement of Employee Expenses: Recent Changes to Illinois Law
All physician employers should be aware that Illinois law requires employers to reimburse employees for some expenditures made in connection with work.
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CME ALERT FOR RENEWAL: MANDATORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING FOR LICENSED PHYSICIANS
Illinois recently passed a law that requires licensed professionals, including physicians licensed under the Medical Practice Act, to complete at least one hour of continuing education in sexual harassment prevention training. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has adopted rules to implement the new provision. The law intends to prevent hostile, intimidating or offensive work environments by prohibiting sexual harassment among colleagues and staff.
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