Health Care Liens
Don’t put your personal injury money at risk by using an invalid form that can be rejected by attorneys. Read the article to access the required medical lien form!
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Reasonable Fee for DC Testimony
Chiropractic physicians treating accident victims may encounter subpoenas amidst intricate legal processes. This article explores the fair compensation they should expect for their time and testimony.
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Court Orders and Subpoenas for Records
If you receive a third party subpoena or court order for patient records, you can find out how to respond in this article. It provides information on the legal process, including the steps you need to take to comply with the subpoena or court order. It also includes information on protecting the confidentiality of patient records and other legal considerations. Read the article to learn more!
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Record Retention
Neither the Illinois Medical Practice Act nor the Rules specifies a number of years that office medical records must be retained. However, other laws, including statutes of limitation on medical malpractice and personal injury claims, may be used as guidelines for record retention. A physician should consider these laws in formulating a policy that is tailored to the needs of the individual practice.
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Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Lien for Services to Minor Patients
Does Illinois law permit health care providers to file and enforce health care liens for services to minor patients (persons under 18 years of age) who have been injured in negligence cases? The short answer is “yes,” as recently confirmed by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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