Obtaining an Illinois License
Illinois allows for new licensure through two different methods: Acceptance of Exam and Endorsement.
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National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys Meeting June 2017
Online Reviews; FAA Exams; Service Animals in the Office Recently I was privileged to...
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Gov. Quinn Approves Physician Delegation Legislation!
Governor Quinn approved pro-chiropractic, Illinois Chiropractic Society initiated legislation, Senate Bill 318 last night!
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Calculation of Lien Payments
The ICS has been following a line of court cases regarding the calculation of lien payments to health care providers in injury cases. In some jurisdictions, courts have ruled that plaintiffs (patients) in injury cases may deduct and retain litigation costs from the total settlement or judgment amount BEFORE applying the percentages to pay health care liens. Of course, this formula reduced the amounts available for payment of health care liens and effectively required health care providers to share in the payment of litigation costs.
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Applying for a License in Illinois
Under the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is responsible for regulating the practice of medicine, including the issuance of licenses and enforcement of laws that apply to licensees. The ICS has previously published an article entitled, “Administrative Investigations at the IDFPR: Know the Process and Handle With Care,” which details the enforcement process and is available to ICS members on the ICS website at www.ilchiro.org/.
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Work Comp Update 2015
The amendment provides that the Illinois Industrial Commission is now known as the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
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Small Business Employer Obligations
The ICS keeps physicians aware of employment laws and regulations that apply to the physician office as an employer.
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Business Structures for a Physician Practice: How to Form and License Your Entity (Part II)
Once a business structure choice has been made, the next steps are forming the entity, and, where required, obtaining licensure and an employer identification number.
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