Sometimes, it takes a little historical glance to remember change in other areas. The ICS has always made an incredible impact on the profession in Illinois, but in the last 12 years, so much has changed. The following is a brief list of legislation that the Illinois Chiropractic Society both introduced and passed on your behalf in the last 12 years.
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These forms are being made available to our members. Remember, forms are only a small portion of the requirements for HIPAA compliance. Offices must have the correct policies, positions, forms, AND training.
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The Illinois Chiropractic Society has been working diligently on the recently announced developments with BCBS-IL and chiropractic physicians in Illinois. As we have mentioned in previous communications, we have met on several occasions with BCBS-IL regarding the Orthonet changes, and we have shared our findings with our members.
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This article aims to give you the 10,000-foot fly-by on recent legislation and where we believe we are heading in the sharing of digital information.
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Collections are a critical part of running a physician practice. The shift toward patient responsibility for higher co-payments and deductibles under today’s health plans has driven the need for physician offices to shore up collection methods. Whether a practice is insurance or cash-based, patient payments are making up an increasing share of revenue. Every business needs to make money to survive, but physicians must balance the need for profit with the responsibility to provide quality patient care. In addition, laws regarding ethics, licensing, and patient privacy are layered into the regulatory tapestry that governs physician collections.
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The following is provided as general educational information only. This article will discuss options for fighting an improper type of review.
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Understandably, no one is happy to hear that he or she is the subject of a license investigation by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). However, as with any other worrisome situation, lack of knowledge about the process causes much of the trauma. There can be long blocks of time during which the licensee hears nothing, which in itself is very unnerving. Knowing what procedures to expect, together with careful handling of the case, can ease the stress considerably.
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The 2020 Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act outlines crucial mandates for AI-driven job interviews, impacting chiropractic hiring. Compliance with disclosure, consent, sharing, and reporting rules is essential for chiropractic employers.
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