The cost of the opioid crisis is staggering and increasing at alarming rates. From 2007-2014, opioid dependence rose by 3,203% among patients with private insurance. (1) Expenses to the patient and the insurers are equally impressive. From 2011-2015, opioid abuse or dependence charges rose from $72 million to $722 million for privately insured patients. (2) The US prescribes 50 times more opioids than the rest of the world combined. (3)
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A recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare underscores the importance of HIPAA compliance. Providers must enhance cybersecurity to protect patient data amidst claims processing disruptions.
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Before making a decision on how you want you to start your career, it’s important to fully understand the difference between the different paths available so you can make the best choice for your situation.
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Today (September 1, 2011) many parts of the new Workers’ Compensation Act take effect and the ICS wants to ensure you know what changes occur, and what steps you need to take. Already our office has received phone calls from doctors with stories of employers claiming chiropractic ineligibility. So first, I would print out an updated Workers’ Compensation Handbook to distribute to your patients and for your own records:
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With all the protein powders on the market, it can be extremely challenging to know what to take or recommend for our patients.
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We would like to thank all the chiropractic physicians who have donated to the IL Chiro PAC. Without your continued support of the IL Chiro PAC, we would not be able to advocate as effectively on behalf of the profession. Your contributions make our efforts possible.
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The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has now extended the 2023 license renewal deadline from July 31, 2023, to August 31, 2023.
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You may have heard about the “Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act” and its impact on physician practices. The HITECH law is significant to physician offices because it comprehensively affects HIPAA rules on privacy, security, breach notification, and enforcement.
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