ICS Staff, Author at Illinois Chiropractic Society

End of Session Report

Posted by ICS Staff | Aug 1, 2012 | ICS Message, Legislative, zall | 0 |

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).

OSHA Compliance

Posted by ICS Staff | Jul 1, 2012 | Compliance, Legal, zall | 0 |

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.

Where’s the Lesion?

Posted by ICS Staff | Jun 1, 2012 | Clinical, Neurology, zall | 0 |

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.

CPR Certification Requirements

Posted by ICS Staff | Apr 1, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

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.

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.