ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

Common Fund Doctrine

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 1, 2011 | Legal, zall | 0 |

In a written opinion just released, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that attorneys who recover money for injured parties may not deduct legal fees from health care providers.

Office Compliance Program

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 1, 2011 | Compliance, zall | 0 |

The Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act of 2010 amended a number of legislative provisions concerning healthcare fraud and abuse.

Network Discounted Personal Injury

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 11, 2011 | Insurance, Members Only, Personal Injury, zall | 0 |

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.

BCBSIL Orthotics

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 1, 2011 | Insurance, zall | 0 |

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.

MAC, CERT, RAC, PSCs, ZPIC and the OIG, Who IS Watching You?

Posted by ICS Staff | Mar 1, 2011 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services would acquire new fraud-fighting analytic tools, as the Affordable Care Act provides more money to fight fraud.

Callus Management with Orthotic Support

Posted by ICS Staff | Feb 1, 2011 | Clinical, Orthopedic, zall | 0 |

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.

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.