Legal Archives - Illinois Chiropractic Society

Employee Pregnancy Discrimination

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Jan 8, 2025 | Compliance, Employer Practices, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois employers must follow state and federal laws protecting pregnant workers, including accommodations for pregnancy and reproductive health post-Dobbs.

Updated (AGAIN): “FinCEN” Reports Halted on December 26, 2024

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Dec 27, 2024 | Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires health care practices to report ownership and control details to FinCEN by January 1, 2025, with “substantial control” including key decision-makers.

Important HIPAA Changes for Chiropractic Physicians in 2024

by Evan Gwilliam, DC, MBA, QCC, CPC, CCPC, CPMA, CPCO, AAPC Fellow | Dec 17, 2024 | Compliance, Documentation, Featured, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

HIPAA’s evolving regulations require chiropractic physicians to prioritize privacy, security, and patient access. Key updates include reproductive health protections, cybersecurity goals, and enhanced access to records, making compliance essential to avoid penalties.

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.