Marc Abla

Are Your Workers Employees or Independent Contractors?

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jul 21, 2021 | Employer Practices, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Have you ever wondered if those working for you are employees or independent contractors? This week we start to delve into this subject. Watch the video to learn more!

Forms, and Templates, and Editable Things, Oh My!!!

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jul 14, 2021 | Business Forms and Templates, Documentation, ICS Message, Videos, zall | 0 |

Not to be confused with lions, and tigers, and bears; our forms, templates, and editable things are far less wild for members of the ICS. Watch the video to learn about the new forms and templates page on our website!

New Details: The 2021 Chicago National Convention

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jul 7, 2021 | ICS Message, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The ICS has ironed out some details for the upcoming Chicago National Convention this fall. The conference will be held from October 1, 2021, through October 2, 2021. Watch the video to learn more!

Provider Relief Fund Reporting Required

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jul 7, 2021 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Most chiropractic physicians in Illinois received funds from the federal government under the Provider Relief Fund program. Although there were attestations and applications required for various parts of the three-payment program, there is also a reporting requirement for some providers. Read the article to learn more!

ICS Meets with BCBSIL about CMT Statistics Letter

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jun 29, 2021 | ICS Message, Insurance, zall | 0 |

The Illinois Chiropractic Society met briefly with BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois (BCBSIL) on Monday (June 27, 2021) to discuss the letter that many of you received from BCBSIL and to raise our concerns and questions regarding both the intent and the statistical information provided in the BCBSIL letter.

Did you receive a BCBSil Warning Letter?

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jun 23, 2021 | Billing and Collections, Coding, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Did you receive a letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois this week? If so, you are not alone. The ICS estimates that over 500 doctors received the letter. Read the article to learn more!

New OSHA COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Standard

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jun 16, 2021 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The Department of Labor and OSHA released a new healthcare emergency temporary standard that may impact your practice. Watch the video to learn more!

Illinois COVID-19 Phase 5 Questions Answered

Posted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jun 9, 2021 | Compliance, ICS Message, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

This week we have been receiving a number of questions regarding shifts in mitigations as the state of Illinois moves into phase 5 of the COVID-19 restrictions on June 11, 2021. We address these questions in regard to the health care setting. Watch the video to learn more!