The doctor submits claims to the auto liability carrier for the usual charges for service. The doctor also happens to be a network provider for a health insurance network. The auto liability insurer has made an agreement with the health insurance network to “lease” its network and gain access to the discounts agreed to by providers who are members of the network.
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The ICS has received a number of member calls reporting an increase in Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) claim denials for foot orthotics.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would acquire new fraud-fighting analytic tools, as the Affordable Care Act provides more money to fight fraud.
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A callus is a raised outgrowth of skin formed of harder, thicker skin cells (keratin). Our body responds to frequent and/or sustained abrasion at pressure points by developing calluses to protect the skin from damage and breakdown.
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One of the key provisions in the bill is Sec. 2706, the provider non-discrimination section, which attempts to outlaw health insurance plan discrimination against providers based on their license or certification.
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Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit a chiropractic physician from providing advice regarding the use of non-prescription products or from administering atmospheric oxygen.
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Springfield, IL (July 20, 2010) – The Illinois Chiropractic Society (ICS), the largest chiropractic association in Illinois, today announced that it has joined with three other chiropractic associations and several individual plaintiffs in filing a lawsuit against Aetna seeking nationwide relief on behalf of chiropractors and other healthcare professionals.
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Another legislative session has come to an end (almost) and the state of Illinois still has no budget in place for the next fiscal year. The final days before the General Assembly recessed saw a lot of action under the Capitol dome including the passage of many bills. The ICS saw positive action on both ICS sponsored legislation as well as legislation that will positively impact chiropractic physicians in Illinois. Thanks to the support of ICS members and the active participation of many chiropractic physicians in Illinois, the profession had another positive year at the State House.
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