Time of Service Discounts
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.”
Read MoreAuthor: Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel
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.
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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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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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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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