ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

FAA Examinations Update

Posted by ICS Staff | Nov 29, 2017 | Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, zall | 0 |

The ICS has revised its initial interpretation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new rule – the “BasicMed” rule — that allows non-commercial or “recreational” pilots to obtain a different type of medical certification than commercial pilots.

ICS PAC Thanks These Doctors for Their Support of the ILChiro PAC

Posted by ICS Staff | Oct 31, 2017 | ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

The ICS is excited to announce that this year’s ILChiro PAC raffle was one of the largest for donations raised in a year! We are on pace to raise over $17,000 this year!! We would like to thank all the chiropractic physicians that have donated to the ILChiro PAC. Without your continued support of the ILChiro PAC, we would not be able to continue to do what we do. Your contributions make our efforts possible.

2017 Chiropractic Physician of the Year Award

Posted by ICS Staff | Oct 25, 2017 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

Illinois Chiropractic Society Recognizes Drs. Richard Everett and Barbara Swalve-Everett
with Prestigious Chiropractic Physician of the Year Award

Good and Valuable

Posted by ICS Staff | Oct 11, 2017 | Billing and Collections, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

You provide a good and valuable service and deserve to be paid for it.

Medicare Revalidation Announcement

Posted by ICS Staff | Sep 5, 2017 | Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) just announced that they are moving forward with the revalidation requirements established in Section 6401 (a) of the Affordable Care Act. After completing their initial round of revalidations, CMS is now resuming regular revalidation cycles in accordance with 42 CFR §424.515. A brief review of the data indicates that only 2,804 chiropractic physicians in Illinois are enrolled in Medicare.

ICS Announces Orthopedic Diplomate Program

Posted by ICS Staff | Aug 2, 2017 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society is proud to announce that we are offering the 50 hours of in-person education required to obtain a Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DACO). In partnership with the University of Bridgeport, doctors in Illinois and around the country will have access to both the education and the respected certification on which more and more organizations and patients are relying on physician selection.

Is BCBSIL Bundling Hot and Cold Packs, Now?

Posted by ICS Staff | Jul 18, 2017 | Frequently Asked Questions, Insurance, zall | 0 |

Many doctors noticed that hot and cold packs (97010) were no longer being covered, as of June 1, 2017. It appears, based on the explanation of benefits, that BCBSIL is now bundling this service with other services and not paying for it separately.

IEMA Announces Phishing Scheme

Posted by ICS Staff | Jul 12, 2017 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

With Illinois moving more and more to electronic communication, the door is opened wider for phishing and other harmful activities. Earlier this week, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) was notified that many physicians and x-ray machine owners were sent an email regarding “Licencing [sic] Accreditation [sic].” This message was NOT from IEMA. Instead, it was a phishing scheme.