ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Enhancing Your Practice with Customizable Forms and Templates

Posted by ICS Staff | Aug 2, 2023 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, Employer Practices, ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Practice Management, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

Discover the key to success for your chiropractic practice. The Illinois Chiropractic Society (ICS) provides a comprehensive collection of researched, flexible, and accurate forms and templates, ensuring streamlined documentation, compliance, and improved patient care. Learn how to access these valuable resources in the article!

ADA Requirements: Effective Communication for Patients with Vision, Hearing, or Speech Disabilities

Posted by ICS Staff | Jun 29, 2023 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Revised ADA rules now mandate physician offices to provide accommodations for patients with communication disabilities, ensuring equal access to healthcare. These regulations establish a universal standard of care for all patients, regardless of their abilities. Read the article to learn more!

Language Service Notices Required

Posted by ICS Staff | Jun 29, 2023 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits discrimination in healthcare. Providers must comply with the rules, including posting a Notice of Nondiscrimination and providing language assistance services. The goal is to ensure equal access and eliminate discrimination in healthcare. Read the article to learn more!

Credit Card Surcharges and Chiropractic Physicians in Illinois

Posted by ICS Staff | Jun 28, 2023 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Discover the pitfalls of credit card surcharges in the physician office. While the state doesn’t specifically address surcharges, caution is advised.

IDFPR Requires Separate Registration for Each of Your Locations

Posted by Greg Farr | Jun 14, 2023 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Marketing and Advertising, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

In Illinois, PSCs, Medical Corporations, and PLLCs must register each business location with IDFPR. This ensures compliance and effective regulation. Chiropractic physicians should keep records of the registration.

Minimum Wage Changes: County and City of Chicago – July 1, 2023

Posted by ICS Staff | Jun 14, 2023 | Compliance, Employer Practices, ICS Message, Legal, Legislative, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Get ready for an upcoming minimum wage increase in Chicago and Cook County on July 1, 2023. Read the article to discover updated minimum wages for your practice locations!

Member Spotlight – Dr. Linda Zange

Posted by ICS Staff | May 17, 2023 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

Dr. Linda Zange is celebrated by the ICS for her remarkable 52-year membership and exceptional service to the profession. Her numerous accomplishments are too extensive to name them all, but read the article to learn more about Dr. Zange’s illustrious career!

Public Health Emergency Ends – What Now for the Physician Office?

Posted by ICS Staff | May 17, 2023 | ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

With the end of the public health emergency, physician offices are no longer required to enforce COVID-19-related masking and screening. Telehealth services must still be covered by some health plans in Illinois, but providers should check individual plans for coverage.