Author: Ben Schwarm

Governor Proclaims October 2022 as Chiropractic Healthcare Month

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Sep 14, 2022 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

October 2022 has been designated Chiropractic Healthcare Month by Governor JB Pritzker. The proclamation was issued on September 9, 2022. Read the article to learn more!

State Savings Program Could Affect Your Chiropractic Business

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Aug 31, 2022 | Compliance, Featured, ICS Message, Legal, Legislative, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program recently had rules published by the Illinois Department of Revenue. As a result, this program will have an effect on chiropractic offices. Read the article to learn more!

Push Continues for Federal Medicare Coverage Bill

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Aug 17, 2022 | ICS Message, Legislative, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act will allow patients to have all chiropractic care covered under Medicare plans. Chiropractic physicians are being urged to contact their Congressional Leaders and stress the importance of this bill.

License Application and Renewal Fees Temporarily Waived

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Aug 10, 2022 | Featured, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

From July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, license fees will be waived once for all physicians licensed under the Illinois Medical Practice Act. Physicians renewing their licenses, or those making initial applications for a medical license, will not have to pay the regular licensure fees during that time.

Exercise Caution When Dealing With Telemedicine Providers

Posted by Ben Schwarm | Aug 3, 2022 | Compliance, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently published a “Special Fraud Alert” warning healthcare providers “to exercise caution when entering into arrangements with purported telemedicine companies.”