Are Your Spinal Screening Tests Legal?
The OIG based their opinion on whether providing the free service would induce a patient to obtain other services provided by that entity.
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Posted by Mario P. Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC | Dec 12, 2016 | Medicare and Medicaid, zall | 0 |
The OIG based their opinion on whether providing the free service would induce a patient to obtain other services provided by that entity.
Read MorePosted by Guest Author | Jun 1, 2012 | Compliance, HIPAA, zall | 0 |
A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from one of our clients in obvious distress. He indicated that his server had crashed and low and behold, both of his backups also failed. Not only did he lose three years worth of electronic patient records, but every patient’s billing information, payments, and accounting. He was obviously the most worried about what would happen if any insurance carrier were to ask for records during this period of time. Little did he know, this was only the beginning of his nightmare.
Read MorePosted by Mario P. Fucinari DC, CPCO, CPPM, CIC | Jun 7, 2013 | Compliance, HIPAA, zall | 0 |
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was implemented in four different phases to ensure compliance. The latest portion of HIPAA is the SECURITY RULE, which went into effect on April 21, 2005. All providers, except for small health plans, should have been in compliance by April 20, 2005. The exception for small health plans mandates that they must be compliant no later than April 20 of 2006.
Read MorePosted by Ray Foxworth, DC, FICC, MCS-P | Apr 26, 2023 | Business Forms and Templates, Documentation, Employer Practices, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |
This article highlights common HR risks for small businesses and emphasizes the importance of staying aware of in-house threats. Suggestions for mitigating these risks include yearly audits. Read the article to learn more!
Read MorePosted by Marc Abla, CAE | Jun 9, 2021 | Compliance, ICS Message, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |
This week we have been receiving a number of questions regarding shifts in mitigations as the state of Illinois moves into phase 5 of the COVID-19 restrictions on June 11, 2021. We address these questions in regard to the health care setting. Watch the video to learn more!
Read MorePosted by ICS Staff | Sep 8, 2021 | ICS Message, Personal Development, zall | 0 |
Although we were looking forward to seeing our members and colleagues in Naperville, due to very low in-person registration numbers along with existing and potential governmental mitigation mandates, the Illinois Chiropractic Society has decided to move back to an all-virtual convention for 2021.
Read MorePosted by ICS Staff | May 17, 2023 | ICS Message, Insurance, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |
With the end of the public health emergency, physician offices are no longer required to enforce COVID-19-related masking and screening. Telehealth services must still be covered by some health plans in Illinois, but providers should check individual plans for coverage.
Read MorePosted by ICS Staff | Jun 28, 2023 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |
Discover the pitfalls of credit card surcharges in the physician office. While the state doesn’t specifically address surcharges, caution is advised.
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