Medicare and Medicaid Archives - Illinois Chiropractic Society

The Top 5 Most Read Articles from 2024

by ICS Staff | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Employer Practices, ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Legislative, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

2024 has seen key developments impacting chiropractic practices. Catch up on the top 5 most-read articles from the Illinois Chiropractic Society before the year ends!

Be Cautious: Improper Billing Could Result in Significant Financial Penalties

by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Dec 4, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Legal, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Improper billing cost Healing Place Medical $170,000 in Medicare penalties, highlighting the need for chiropractic physicians to strictly follow coverage rules. Staying compliant protects both your finances and reputation.

UHC Provides More Prior Authorization Information

by ICS Staff | Oct 30, 2024 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

UHC released updated guidance regarding their Medicare Advantage Plan prior authorization requirements for chiropractic physicians. ICS continues to oppose this policy due to potential care delays, administrative burdens, and more.

Humana Medicare Advantage 2025 Chiropractic Coverage

by Marc Abla, CAE | Oct 21, 2024 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

The ICS explains that in 2025, Humana Medicare Advantage will continue covering chiropractic care for acute and chronic conditions but will stop covering routine maintenance care. Watch the video to learn more!

Member Alert: Important Update on Humana’s Prior Authorization Requirements – 9/6/2024

by ICS Staff | Sep 6, 2024 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The ICS has learned that Humana’s chiropractic preauthorization applies only to Florida and California, while ICS efforts against UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage mandate continue.