zall Archives - Illinois Chiropractic Society

Medicare Modernization… Let’s Get Back To Work

by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 18, 2026 | ICS Message, Legislative, SpeakUp!, Videos, zall | 0 |

In Washington, DC, momentum is building. Illinois chiropractors must act now—contact Congress and push Medicare modernization forward. We’ve had our pause; now it’s time to get back to work.

“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.

National Representation

by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 11, 2026 | ICS Message, Legislative, SpeakUp!, Videos, zall | 0 |

Illinois chiropractic physicians are shaping the profession nationwide. From leadership in Chiro Congress and Chiropractic Future to advocacy in Washington, DC, Illinois leaders are advancing policy, research, and fair reimbursement for chiropractic.

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.