Practice Management Archives - Illinois Chiropractic Society

“BIPA” – The Illinois Biometric Privacy Act in the Physician Office

by Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel | Mar 18, 2026 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, HIPAA, ICS Message, Legal, Members Only, Patient Communication, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Biometric tech is rising in healthcare, but Illinois’ BIPA and HIPAA set strict rules. Clinics must understand consent, data use, and legal limits, especially for employee data, to avoid risk and stay compliant.

CMS Releases Updated Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN): Start Using It Immediately

by ICS Staff | Mar 18, 2026 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, Featured, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

CMS released an updated ABN form that reduces duplication within the notice. Chiropractic offices should begin using the new version now and must fully transition by May 12, 2026.

You May Receive a Call from BCBSIL to Verify Directory Information

by ICS Staff | Mar 11, 2026 | Compliance, ICS Message, Insurance, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

ICS members should be aware that BCBSIL will soon conduct provider directory audits to comply with Illinois law. Be prepared to verify basic practice details and stay alert for scam attempts.

Illinois Legislature Working in Spring Session

by Ben Schwarm | Mar 11, 2026 | Featured, ICS Message, Legislative, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

As the Illinois General Assembly’s second-year session unfolds, ICS is tracking thousands of bills and advocating at the Capitol to protect chiropractic physicians while pushing provider non-discrimination and fair practice laws.

HIPAA and SUD – Overview of Compliance Requirements

by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 4, 2026 | Compliance, Documentation, General, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, ICS Message, Insurance, Patient Communication, Personal Development, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

HIPAA’s 2026 update changes how SUD records are handled. Embed in charts, obtain single TPO consent, track disclosures, update your Notice of Privacy Practices, and train staff to stay compliant.