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

License Investigations by the State of Illinois – Know the Process

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jul 15, 2020 | Compliance, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

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.

NUTRITIONAL SERVICES VIA TELEMEDICINE

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Nov 19, 2019 | Compliance, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

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.

Required Filings for Maintaining Your Business Structure

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Sep 4, 2019 | Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

This final article in the series will review documents that must be filed each year to keep business organizations in good standing.

Reimbursement of Employee Expenses: Recent Changes to Illinois Law

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Aug 15, 2019 | Employer Practices, Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

All physician employers should be aware that Illinois law requires employers to reimburse employees for some expenditures made in connection with work.

CME ALERT FOR RENEWAL: MANDATORY SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING FOR LICENSED PHYSICIANS

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | May 16, 2019 | Compliance, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Personal Development, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

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.

Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC): Requirements to Create and Verify

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | May 1, 2019 | Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

A PLLC is created by filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State. There is one form for all LLCs, with specific instructions.

Professional Service Corporations: Requirements to Create and Register

Posted by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | May 1, 2019 | Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

Like all Illinois corporations and medical corporations, professional service corporations must prepare and adopt by-laws (although they are internal documents and not filed with the state).