Category: Scope of Practice

The ADA and Required Auxiliary Aids

by Marc Abla, CAE | Nov 12, 2020 | Compliance, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Scope of Practice | 0 |

As physicians, it is your responsibility to make sure that you have good communication with your patients. This week we discuss the required auxiliary aids under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

School Bus Driver Physicals

by ICS Staff | Jul 27, 2020 | Scope of Practice | 0 |

DC’s may provide school bus driver medical examinations.

Commercial Driver’s License and the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

by Marc Abla, CAE | Jun 24, 2020 | Legal, Scope of Practice | 0 |

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued final rules late last month that laid out the requirements for health care providers to become certified Medical Examiners and issue medical certificates for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The rule was finalized after many years of work and development, and as expected, Chiropractic Physicians are included in the list of health care providers that are qualified to become Medical Examiners.

Telemedicine – Methodologies for Communications

by Marc Abla, CAE | Feb 20, 2020 | Compliance, Frequently Asked Questions, ICS Message, Legal, Patient Communication, Practice Management, Scope of Practice | 0 |

This week’s video covers the scope of the Medical Practice Act and the methodologies for communications. We also address some pitfalls regarding the reading of radiological films.

Medical Records Access and Copy Fees – Patients and Third Parties

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Dec 3, 2019 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, Frequently Asked Questions, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, Scope of Practice | 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.