Neither the Illinois Medical Practice Act nor the Rules specifies a number of years that office medical records must be retained. However, other laws, including statutes of limitation on medical malpractice and personal injury claims, may be used as guidelines for record retention. A physician should consider these laws in formulating a policy that is tailored to the needs of the individual practice.
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Front desk staff are often the first point of contact for patients. This article provides helpful tips for the front desk team.
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The 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), signed into law in 2016, was designed to help bring health care innovations to patients to provide more patient control in a value-based health system.[i] Recognizing that patient access and ease of transfer of health records are key, the law includes two provisions that directly affect health care offices
Read MoreRight of Access Requests are different from a normal Authorization to Release Records. Right of Access is when a patient is making a specific request from their provider to have their records sent to them. These requests have different rules than an Authorization to Release Records. Watch the video to learn more!
Read MoreThe Illinois Employee Credit Privacy Act and federal laws restrict the use of credit checks on employees. Employers can only conduct credit reports if there is a legitimate occupational need, and it is crucial to be aware of the legal requirement.
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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 MoreIllinois Chiropractic Society offers its members exclusive and user-friendly compliance tracking software called Statusfi Dashboard, making it easy to manage and stay up-to-date with practice compliance requirements. Discover more by watching the video!
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Gifts for patient referrals violate state and federal laws. Express gratitude with thank-you notes without mentioning patient details to comply with privacy laws. Read the article for more!
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