May a D.C. certify that an applicant for a non-commercial pilot’s license is medically able to safely operate an airplane? Does the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) accept physical examination forms for non-commercial (recreational) pilots when the exams are performed by Illinois licensed chiropractic physicians?
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The ICS has revised its initial interpretation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new rule – the “BasicMed” rule — that allows non-commercial or “recreational” pilots to obtain a different type of medical certification than commercial pilots.
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Recently, I was asked to do a webinar for the ACA (American Chiropractic Association) on the UE (upper extremity). Upper extremity injuries and the throwing athlete are topics about which I’m well versed and passionate. It’s an area that I’m happy to humbly share what I know and admit what I don’t know. The model I used was taking the patient from pain and transitioning him or her into the realm of performance. I’d like to share some of what was discussed in the 2-part webinar, “The Overhead Athlete from Pain to Performance.”
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Online Reviews; FAA Exams; Service Animals in the Office Recently I was privileged to...
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The Illinois Chiropractic Society is proud to announce that we are offering the 50 hours of in-person education required to obtain a Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DACO). In partnership with the University of Bridgeport, doctors in Illinois and around the country will have access to both the education and the respected certification on which more and more organizations and patients are relying on physician selection.
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How do I reactivate a license that is non-renewed or inactive (non-disciplinary status)?
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All Medical Practice Act licenses, including chiropractic, medical and osteopathic licenses, run on the same 3-year cycle. 2017 and each third year thereafter is a renewal year during which licenses expire on July 31. For most doctors who renewed on time during previous renewal cycles and who complete their continuing medical education prior to July 31 of the current cycle, renewal will be a routine process.
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Some time ago I worked with a client who needed help with an appeal. The provider had seen a patient over the course of four weeks for severe low back pain with radiculopathy to the left calf and foot. The provider put together a care plan and outlined goals based upon functional deficiencies. At each encounter, the following codes, among others, were billed:97110 Therapeutic exercises, 97140 Manual therapy. The therapy services were denied for most of the visits. The claims reviewer provided the following partial explanation for the denial:
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