Frequently Asked Questions Archives - Page 2 of 20

NUTRITIONAL SERVICES VIA TELEMEDICINE

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Sep 3, 2025 | Compliance, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois physicians may provide nutrition telemedicine for established in-state patients if standards of care are met, but laws, licensure, and liability risks complicate out-of-state services.

Medical Records Access and Copy Fees – Patients and Third Parties

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Aug 14, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, Frequently Asked Questions, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, Scope of Practice, zall | 0 |

Since its initial passage in 1996, the HIPAA law has been implemented and expanded by regulations that have not always been easily understood by providers. This article is intended to consolidate and update ICS information about access to, disclosure of, and copying fees for patient medical records.

Certifying Sports Physicals

by ICS Staff | Jul 30, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois defers sports physical rules to the IHSA, which excludes chiropractic physicians. Despite ICS-backed legislation, the law remains unchanged. ICS continues to push for chiropractic parity in schools. Read the article to learn more!

CME For the First-Time Illinois License Renewal Applicants and Reinstatement Applicants

by ICS Staff | Jul 22, 2025 | Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Personal Development, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

First-time Illinois chiropractic license renewals are exempt from most CME, but must complete Mandated Reporter Training. Reinstatements differ and have stricter CME requirements. Read full details here.

“Marking Up” of Lab Services: Prohibited Under Federal and State Law In Illinois

by ICS Staff | Mar 5, 2025 | Billing and Collections, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Chiropractic physicians must follow laws prohibiting markup on outsourced diagnostic tests, ensuring ethical billing and patient trust. Read the article to learn more!