ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

New Electronic Disability Parking Application/Recertification Process

Posted by ICS Staff | Jun 27, 2019 | Documentation, Frequently Asked Questions, Legal, zall | 0 |

As you are probably aware, chiropractic physicians are able to certify disability for parking placards on behalf of patients (more). Just this week, the Secretary of State (SoS) announced that previously issued disabled parking placards will be expiring throughout 2018 with notices being mailed now, and they have created a new online recertification process for chiropractic physicians and other health care providers.

The Corporate Practice of Medicine

Posted by ICS Staff | Jun 6, 2019 | Legal, Members Only, zall | 0 |

The general rule in Illinois, as well as in many states, is that physician services may only be provided by physicians, and not by business entities. A violation of this has traditionally been referred to as the Corporate Practice of Medicine.

Unlicensed Graduate Employees, License Applications, and Supervision

Posted by ICS Staff | Jun 6, 2019 | Legal, zall | 0 |

Hiring a newly graduated chiropractor or a chiropractor licensed in another state to work in your clinic before he or she receives an Illinois license is an admirable thing, and in the long run, it can be quite beneficial to your clinic.

Subpoenas to Testify

Posted by ICS Staff | May 7, 2019 | Business Forms and Templates, Members Only, zall | 0 |

In cases where the physician is sought as a witness (a non-party to the lawsuit), the law now provides that discovery depositions may be taken only with the doctor’s consent, or pursuant to subpoena issued under court order. Whether you testify at deposition by agreement or by court order, the party issuing the subpoena must pay you a reasonable fee for your time (generally more than normal witness fees).

The Safety of Neck Manipulation

Posted by ICS Staff | May 1, 2019 | Clinical, zall | 0 |

As a reminder, the Illinois Chiropractic Society urges our doctors to exercise caution when a patient questions the correlation.

Appeals Court Affirms Three Year License Suspension

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 24, 2019 | Legal, zall | 0 |

Claiming not to be aware, or actually not knowing, that certain conduct is unlawful will not prevent significant criminal, monetary and license sanctions.

Cigna and American Specialty Health Agree to Pay $11.8 Million in Settlement with Chiropractic Care Centers

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 10, 2019 | Insurance, zall | 0 |

Cigna and American Specialty Health Inc. have agreed to an $11.8 million settlement that will resolve litigation with a proposed class of chiropractic care.