Orthotics Prompting Audits?
Will billing for foot orthotics cause me to be audited? Unfortunately, I cannot tell you if an insurance company will audit you because you billed them for foot orthotics.
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End of Session Report
We went into the 2nd year of the 97th General Assembly predicting a political minefield of Education, Pension, Medicaid & Healthcare reform while legislators simultaneously struggled with maintaining tenuous public favor while running in entirely new legislative districts. Although no agreement was reached on pension reform, the Legislature adjourned on time (May 31st) choosing to avoid even tougher votes in an overtime session (when a supermajority would be required for passage).
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OSHA Compliance
Many chiropractors do not realize that they must comply with OSHA laws. Each office must have a written control plan. The extent that each office needs to be compliant depends on the number of employees an office has and the services each office provides.
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Where’s the Lesion?
Regardless of your practice philosophy, it is of utmost importance to address neurological lesions at their source. When I say this, I am referring to the patient that walks into your office with a list of complaints that may include neck pain and upper extremity numbness.
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CPR Certification Requirements
Recently, many chiropractic physicians in the Chicagoland area received a marketing letter for CPR classes. The letter incorrectly stated “CPR certification for license renewal” is required.
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HealthLink Requires PT Pre-Certification
Several members have contacted the Illinois Chiropractic Society regarding recent physical therapy denials from HealthLink. The EOBs indicate the following: “This service has been rejected for failure to obtain precertification for the service rendered.”
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Clinic Naming Rules
What are the laws and rules regarding clinic names? Am I permitted to operate my practice under an assumed name?
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Published Treatment Guidelines
Although the Illinois Chiropractic Society understands the need for various guidelines as one factor determining frequency and duration of treatment, physicians are bound by law and professional ethics to evaluate each case on its unique facts. Therefore, the ICS believes physicians must do what is in the best interests of each patient and that proper treatment of a patient should not be hindered or determined based solely on published guidelines.
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