practice management Archives - Illinois Chiropractic Society

Your NPI Information/Address May Be Wrong

by Marc Abla, CAE | Mar 25, 2026 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, ICS Message, OIG Compliance, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Your NPI is your provider identity—if your address is outdated, it can disrupt claims and compliance. Log in to NPPES today to verify and update your information to avoid costly issues.

Medicare Carrier (NGS) for Illinois to Rebrand as Wellpoint Federal

by ICS Staff | Mar 25, 2026 | Billing and Collections, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Illinois Medicare carrier NGS will rebrand as Wellpoint Federal on April 1, 2026. No immediate changes to portals or processes, but providers should stay alert for future updates.

CMS Releases Updated Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN): Start Using It Immediately

by ICS Staff | Mar 18, 2026 | Business Forms and Templates, Compliance, Documentation, Featured, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

CMS released an updated ABN form that reduces duplication within the notice. Chiropractic offices should begin using the new version now and must fully transition by May 12, 2026.

Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Credentialing

by Marc Abla, CAE | Feb 18, 2026 | Billing and Collections, Compliance, Documentation, ICS Message, Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, Practice Management, Videos, zall | 0 |

Medicare Advantage can impact enrollment, billing, and reimbursement more than many physicians realize. Learn how Part B status, network participation, and limiting charges shape compliance and help prevent costly mistakes.

Compliance Focus: Employee Handbooks

by ICS Staff | Jan 28, 2026 | Compliance, Employer Practices, ICS Message, Legal, Practice Management, zall | 0 |

Several Illinois and federal employment laws have requirements that should be addressed in your employee handbook. Learn what to add, where you’re exposed, and how to get compliant fast.