ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Court Orders and Subpoenas for Records

Posted by ICS Staff | Feb 22, 2023 | Documentation, Frequently Asked Questions, Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

If you receive a third party subpoena or court order for patient records, you can find out how to respond in this article. It provides information on the legal process, including the steps you need to take to comply with the subpoena or court order. It also includes information on protecting the confidentiality of patient records and other legal considerations. Read the article to learn more!

The Power of Promptness: Why Timely Documentation Matters

Posted by ICS Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, Examination and Consultation, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Completing medical records is essential, but often delayed. This article delves into the importance of timely documentation and offers strategies to help you finish documentation more quickly. Read the article to learn more!

Medicare Releases New 2023 Fee Schedule

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 13, 2023 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, ICS Message, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management | 0 |

Medicare has released the new 2023 fee schedule. The new schedule adheres to the recent Congressional changes. Read the article to learn more!

E-Mail Address Required for License Renewal Notification and Disciplinary Action

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 11, 2023 | Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Did you know that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation now sends all licensing and disciplinary notices only via email to the email address they have on file? Read the article to learn more!

Healthcare Workplace Violence Preparedness Toolkit

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 9, 2023 | Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Practice Management | 0 |

In recent years there has been an increase in violence against healthcare professionals. As a result, we are providing you with resources and information that you can utilize to reduce the risk and be prepared for an act of violence, should it occur in your practice.

Proposed Bill Reduces Medicare Fee Cuts

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 21, 2022 | ICS Message, Legislative, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

On Monday night, Congress introduced the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which is a bi-partisan budget deal worth $1.66 billion for 2023. The deal aims to partially address the upcoming Medicare fee schedule cuts. The Act was passed by the Senate on Wednesday. For more information, please read the article.

2022 Top Ten Year-End Reminders for Chiropractic Physicians

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 14, 2022 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

As we approach the end of 2022, there are several important deadlines and items to keep in mind for your practice. This top 10 list includes many critical items, so be sure to review it carefully to ensure that you have covered all your bases.

The ICS files comments seeking full coverage under Medicaid rules

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 7, 2022 | ICS Message, Insurance, Legislative, Medicare and Medicaid, Opioid and Drug Use Disorder, Practice Management, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society has submitted written comments in response to the recently proposed administrative rules filed by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) regarding the state Medicaid program. Although the law now allows much broader coverage, the proposed rules, published on September 30, 2022, would reinstate only limited Medicaid coverage for adults for just one chiropractic service: “manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation of the spine which has resulted in neuromusculoskeletal condition for which the manipulation is an appropriate treatment”.