Medicare Fee Schedule and Locality
Where can I find the Medicare Fee Schedule?
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Work Comp Update 2011
Today (September 1, 2011) many parts of the new Workers’ Compensation Act take effect and the ICS wants to ensure you know what changes occur, and what steps you need to take. Already our office has received phone calls from doctors with stories of employers claiming chiropractic ineligibility. So first, I would print out an updated Workers’ Compensation Handbook to distribute to your patients and for your own records:
Read MoreCME 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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Common Fund Doctrine
In a written opinion just released, the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that attorneys who recover money for injured parties may not deduct legal fees from health care providers.
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ICS Restores DC License to Read “Chiropractic Physician”
The ICS recently learned that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) had changed the terminology on Doctor of Chiropractic licenses from “Licensed Chiropractic Physician” to “Licensed Chiropractor.” This language was not consistent with your status as a physician under the Medical Practice Act and many other laws and regulations. The ICS contacted the IDFPR upon learning of the change, and we have been successful in getting it rectified.
Read MoreHealthierIllinois Campaign
The Illinois Chiropractic Society recently launched our patient centered public awareness initiative – HealthierIllinois.com. The campaign is designed to reach out to patients, other providers, and health care systems and plans in order to develop awareness around our Natural First approach.
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Employee Pregnancy Discrimination
Both State and federal law regulate issues of hiring, firing and required work accommodations for workers who are pregnant.
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Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC): Requirements to Create and Verify
A PLLC is created by filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State. There is one form for all LLCs, with specific instructions.
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