Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Vertigo affects as many as 35% of adults aged 40 years or older in the United States—approximately 69 million Americans—have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction (1).
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CME Hours and License Renewal
License renewal is now open and the deadline has been extended until 9/30/2020 for this renewal cycle. We address this topic along with questions regarding CME hours for the current renewal cycle.
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Who May Provide Dietetic and Nutrition Services in the Chiropractic Office? What Kinds of Dietetic
“Dietetic and nutrition services” means the integration and application of food science and nutrition to individuals and groups. A chiropractic physician may provide dietetic and nutrition services, which includes nutrition counseling, assessment, and therapy. A chiropractic physician may also provide a medically prescribed diet (a diet in which nutrient levels need to be monitored, altered, or both, for an individual whose health is impaired by disease, injury or surgery), for any individuals other than residents of nursing homes.
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Workers Compensation Fee Schedule
Late 2011, State of Illinois went through another reform in Workers’ Compensation as signed by Governor Quinn. Besides other significant changes, the change that would affect medical providers the most would be the NEW WC Medical Fee Schedule, and the WC Medical fee schedules were slashed 30%.
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What Forms Must I File with the State of Illinois for My Business Entity
As the owner of a medical corporation, professional service corporation or limited liability company you must file forms to keep your entity & registration.
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Medicare Announces Part B Deductible for 2021
Recent legislation signed by President Trump significantly dampened the 2021 Medicare Part B premium increase that would have occurred, given the estimated growth in Medicare spending next year. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $148.50 in 2021, an increase of $3.90 from $144.60 in 2020. CMS also announced that the annual deductible for Medicare Part B beneficiaries is increasing.
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Top Ten Year-End Reminders for Chiropractic Physicians
Although the list below is not exhaustive, it does contain many of the critical deadlines and vital tasks for the end of 2018. Please take a moment to ensure you have all your bases covered.
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A Simple Check that Can Save Thousands (and Prevent Sanctions)
Federal law gives authority to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to impose Civil Monetary Penalties to practices that hire an employee/contractor who has been excluded from Medicare (or other federal programs). If the employee/contractor is involved in any part of service to the Medicare (or other federal program) patient, it can create a penalty liability as much as $10,000 PER service rendered.
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