Electronic healthcare communication requires strict confidentiality. Providers must follow regulations to protect patient data in digital exchanges. Read more in the article!
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Since its initial passage in 1996, the HIPAA law has been implemented and expanded by regulations that have not always been easily understood by providers. This article is intended to consolidate and update ICS information about access to, disclosure of, and copying fees for patient medical records.
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The ICS has been carefully monitoring CDC and other information on the COVID-19 (coronavirus 2019). Although the ICS is not and cannot be a primary source on this subject, we want to make our members aware of relevant information that has been published by the CDC. The spread of this virus has particular implications for physician offices, as both health care providers and as employers.
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Governor Rauner recently signed into law Public Act 100-0378 (effective January 1, 2018), which permits certain minors to consent to their own health care services provided by chiropractic physicians (and licensed optometrists). The Illinois Chiropractic Society was key in initiating this legislation that furthers our goal of parity among chiropractic, medical and osteopathic physicians. Chiropractic physicians will need to be ready to implement the new law in their offices by January 1, 2018.
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A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from one of our clients in obvious distress. He indicated that his server had crashed and low and behold, both of his backups also failed. Not only did he lose three years worth of electronic patient records, but every patient’s billing information, payments, and accounting. He was obviously the most worried about what would happen if any insurance carrier were to ask for records during this period of time. Little did he know, this was only the beginning of his nightmare.
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May a patient direct a health care provider not to submit a claim to the patient’s health plan for a particular service? Is an in-network doctor required to submit a claim when the patient has directed otherwise? The answers to these questions are usually “yes.”
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Because chiropractic medicine is designed to assist patients without the use of drugs and surgery, it lends itself uniquely to innovative diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Chiropractic physicians and their patients also tend to be more open-minded about considering them.
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Discover the key to success for your chiropractic practice. The Illinois Chiropractic Society (ICS) provides a comprehensive collection of researched, flexible, and accurate forms and templates, ensuring streamlined documentation, compliance, and improved patient care. Learn how to access these valuable resources in the article!
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