ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Did You Get a Yellow Notice in the Mail?

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 17, 2021 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

We have received a number of calls, messages, and emails from doctors who are concerned because they received a yellow notice that appears to be from a regulatory body.

Information Blocking and the Patient’s Records

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 16, 2021 | Cures Act, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, Patient Communication, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

As we have been outlining for chiropractic physicians over the last few months, the 21st Century CURES Act is federal law that is designed to promote “innovation in the health care technology ecosystem to deliver better information, more conveniently, to patients and clinicians. It also promotes transparency, using modern computers, smartphones, and software to provide opportunities for the American public to regain visibility in the services, quality, and costs of health care.”

The Cures Act: Sharing Records – It’s a Two-Way Street

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 10, 2021 | Cures Act, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The age of big data is here! It is within the world of big data that the chiropractic profession’s contribution to the health of patients will soar.

Increased Patient Access to Health Records – the Cures Act

Posted by ICS Staff | Feb 2, 2021 | Cures Act, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, ICS Message, Patient Communication, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), signed into law in 2016, was designed to help bring health care innovations to patients to provide more patient control in a value-based health system.[i] Recognizing that patient access and ease of transfer of health records are key, the law includes two provisions that directly affect health care offices

Ready Marketing for Your Practice (UNDERUTILIZED ICS BENEFITS)

Posted by ICS Staff | Feb 2, 2021 | ICS Message, Patient Communication, Personal Development, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Many Illinois doctors do not realize the impact that the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) makes on the profession. F4CP’s reach includes television, newspapers, billboards, social media, and more. In fact, they have developed an Olympic commercial that is now award-winning and will air in prime time during the Olympics.

Medicare Releases New 2021 Fee Schedule

Posted by ICS Staff | Feb 2, 2021 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

CMS announced the release of the new 2021 fee schedule that takes into account the Congressional changes from the late December omnibus budget and relief bill. Fortunately, we received a one-year reprieve from the drastic cuts previously planned.

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.