ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Health Care Reform Update

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 1, 2010 | ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

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.

Administration of Oxygen

Posted by ICS Staff | Aug 1, 2010 | ICS Message, zall | 0 |

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.

Illinois Chiropractic Society Joins Class Action Lawsuit Against Aetna for Post Payment Audit Practices

Posted by ICS Staff | Aug 1, 2010 | Billing and Collections, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, zall | 0 |

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.

The ICS Sees Statehouse Success!

Posted by ICS Staff | Jun 1, 2010 | ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

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.

ICS and ChiroHealthUSA Announce Safest Way to Offer Discounts to Patients!

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 10, 2010 | ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Finally, a Safe Way to Provide Discounts for Cash, Underinsured and Medicare Patients:

CNA Insurance Class Action Law Suit

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 1, 2010 | ICS Message, Legal, zall | 0 |

ICS Members may or may not be aware of a recent class action settlement against CNA Insurance. Please review the information below to determine if you need to take action:

Doctor, Do You Have a Plan?

Posted by ICS Staff | Jan 1, 2010 | Documentation, Treatment Plans, zall | 0 |

One of Medicare’s documentation requirements, (as well as other managed care providers) is to have a written treatment plan in the patient’s file.

Does CMS have a list of FAQs concerning Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Choice Plans?

Posted by ICS Staff | Dec 1, 2009 | Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

Does CMS have a list of FAQs concerning Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Choice. Private Fee-For-Service, Provider Questions and Answers.