ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

New IDFPR Rule Allows Formal Hearings by Video or Teleconference

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 20, 2021 | ICS Message, Legal, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently adopted a rule that authorizes remote formal hearings by video or telephone. The rule applies to hearings on formal IDFPR Complaints to discipline or refuse to renew a license, or when an applicant requests a formal hearing to contest an application denial.

New PPP Forgivable Loan Funds and Rules

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 13, 2021 | ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Over the January 9-10, 2021 weekend, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released rules and information about new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds, first draw and second draw opportunities, and rules surrounding forgiveness.

BCBSIL Modifies Some Preauthorization Requirements

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 6, 2021 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, zall | 0 |

As you may have noticed in the December 2020 BlueReview, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) announced changes to the City of Chicago and Indian Prairie School District plans. In response to ICS’ inquiry, BCBSIL has confirmed that, beginning on January 1, 2021, Orthonet will no longer handle preauthorization for any BCBSIL plans. Read the article to learn more!

PATIENT AND STAFF SCREENING TOOLS

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 1, 2021 | Business Forms and Templates, Clinical, Documentation, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The CDC updated the list of symptoms without fanfare a few weeks ago and most of those changes have been reflected in the new screening documents below. Although there are a few symptoms on their list that are not included in the screening tools below, we are using both IDFPR symptom listing and the symptoms listed in the CDC self-checker.

Important Changes for Chiropractic from the New Relief Package (Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021)

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 28, 2020 | ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 addressed several issues that will impact chiropractic physicians. The ICS has worked and is continuing to work with other key stakeholders and reviewing the 5,592-page bill’s full impact.

Obituaries: Lance Sikorski, DC

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 22, 2020 | Obituaries | 0 |

OBITUARIES: LANCE SIKORSKI, DC

5 Minutes Today Can Yield a Massive ROI for Chiropractic Physicians

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 15, 2020 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Legislative, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

The looming Medicare cuts have the potential to have a greater impact on ALL chiropractic physicians than may appear on the surface. If you have not seen our previous announcements, HHS is proposing massive chiropractic care cuts that may be as much as 19.54%.

Need CCSP Renewal Courses?

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 9, 2020 | ICS Message, Personal Development, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society is proud to announce that the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP) will accept 24 of our on-demand courses for the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) renewal.