ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

HealthLink Requires PT Pre-Certification

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 1, 2012 | Insurance, zall | 0 |

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.”

Clinic Naming Rules

Posted by ICS Staff | Feb 13, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions, Legal, Marketing and Advertising, zall | 0 |

What are the laws and rules regarding clinic names? Am I permitted to operate my practice under an assumed name?

Published Treatment Guidelines

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 23, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions, zall | 0 |

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.

Chiropractic Scope in Illinois

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 1, 2012 | Legal, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Medical Practice Act (MPA) is one of many licensure acts within the State of Illinois. There are over 20 professional acts within the healthcare field alone (including massage therapists, dentists, physicians). The MPA is the primary law that governs the physicians in our state by defining our scope, requirements for licensure, and guidelines for discipline.

Authorized Relative Certification

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 1, 2011 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Members Only, zall | 0 |

Handling the release of a deceased patient’s medical records relies on a number of laws including HIPAA. Here are the key components to providing information legally to surviving relatives.

Healing Hands 4 Heroes

Posted by ICS Staff | Nov 1, 2011 | ICS Message, Members Only, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society is proud to be working with Army OneSource to raise awareness of the unique challenges of Military life on our Service Members and their Families and to address the growing need for accessible health services. The program, titled “Healing Hands 4 Heroes,” invites chiropractors to learn about the stresses and challenges our service members and their families are facing as a result of multiple deployments. Thanks to the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA), Healing Hands 4 Heroes is spreading across the nation.

Jerry Rice Credits Chiropractic

Posted by ICS Staff | Oct 1, 2011 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

In an article printed by the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday, NFL Hall of Famer and current spokesman for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, Jerry Rice, credited chiropractic for extending his career. After suffering lower back stiffness, team member Roger Craig suggested he visit a chiropractor.

Lost or Stolen Records

Posted by ICS Staff | Oct 1, 2011 | Compliance, Documentation, Electronic Health Records, Frequently Asked Questions, HIPAA, zall | 0 |

Breach of health information security has both regulatory and financial liability consequences. Under federal privacy laws and rules, the loss or theft of records would be considered a breach of HIPAA. The doctor is required to: