There is a very difficult line that we walk here at the ICS. We do not want doctors to operate under fear, but we do not want them to ignore the consequences of inaction. We talk to doctors all over the state about many issues, and some of those issues surround regulatory requirements for your office. I have heard doctors give any number of excuses about why they are not doing things right and why they are not going to change.
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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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The MPA requires 150 hours of CME for the licensing period, divided into 60 hours in Category I and 90 hours in Category II. For the renewal period in 2002 and thereafter, physicians will be responsible for 150 hours for the three-year licensing period earned during that period. CME is not required for the first renewal after licensure in Illinois.
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MS is encouraging providers to conduct “self-evaluation and correction” to determine if coding errors occurred, and to make voluntary refunds if necessary.
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The ICS is the largest association in Illinois representing the chiropractic profession, and advocating for our physician members and their patients.
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The ICS is here to be your resources for the latest information in chiropractic news and developments and the key point of contact for member’s questions.
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In addition to the looming changes with BCBS-IL and Orthonet, Cigna and ASHN, and other carriers, there are a number of other changes.
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As a result, your office must be ready for ICD-10 beginning October 1, 2015… less than 6 months from the time you will read this article.
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