ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Compliance Focus: ADA Policy and Procedural Barriers

Posted by ICS Staff | May 7, 2025 | Compliance, Featured, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Is your practice ADA-ready? From service animal protocols to accessibility planning, see what steps you must take now to avoid legal risk and protect patient access.

Paxson Question of the Month: Chiropractic Assistants and New Patients (Vol. 1)

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 23, 2025 | ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Each month, we highlight a real question from ICS members answered by Paxson, our AI assistant. This month’s featured question covers what chiropractic assistants need to know when engaging with new patients.

You May Receive a Call from BCBSIL to Verify Directory Information

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 16, 2025 | Compliance, Featured, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

ICS members should be aware that BCBSIL will soon conduct provider directory audits to comply with Illinois law. Be prepared to verify basic practice details and stay alert for scam attempts.

Illinois Chiropractic Physicians Invited to Join National Quality Care Survey

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 9, 2025 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

Chiropractic physicians from across the country are invited to take a 15-minute survey to help shape quality care measures in the profession. Your input will impact patient care and policy.

Honoring Dr. Christopher Woodrow: A Life of Service and Dedication to Chiropractic Care

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 2, 2025 | ICS Message | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society mourns the loss of Dr. Christopher Woodrow, a dedicated leader whose care and advocacy shaped the chiropractic profession. His legacy of service, integrity, and compassion will be deeply missed.

Understanding Balance Billing for Chiropractic Physicians and Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 31, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Featured, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Medicare Advantage billing can be complex, especially for chiropractic physicians navigating balance billing rules. Billing practices depend on whether the provider is contracted with the MA plan or participates in Original Medicare, dictating what costs can be passed to patients.

UHC’s New (2025) Modifier Requirements for Participating Providers in Commercial Plans (Template)

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 19, 2025 | Business Forms and Templates, Documentation, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Starting February 1, 2025, UHC requires the GA modifier and consent forms for billing non-covered services to prevent claim denials and financial liability, impacting chiropractic services.