New Illinois Laws to Know for 2019
December 31, 2018
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Which new 2019 Illinois healthcare laws are most likely to impact your practice? Here’s an overview of laws you need to know about.
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News and commentary on developments in healthcare law. Articles track legislative, regulatory, and enforcement changes affecting independent practices, along with the firm’s advocacy on issues important to healthcare providers.
Medical Marijuana Laws Changing in Illinois
November 27, 2018
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Illinois’ medical marijuana laws recently saw dramatic changes. Stay abreast of how the new law impacts your practice. Be sure
Fast facts about the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
November 4, 2018
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If you’ve never heard of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), you’re not alone. But Illinois has some of
The Takeaway From CMS 2019 Proposed Physician Payment Rule
July 27, 2018
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On July 12, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) issued its annual proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for
Trump Administration Moves to Scale Back Fines Imposed on Nursing Homes
January 14, 2018
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If the safety and quality of nursing home services decreases, elderly and disabled patients may seek an alternative means of care, such as that offered by in-home health. Home health providers can provide the individualized care that patients and their families seek, and they can often significantly delay an individual’s transition into a full-time care facility.
Is Obamacare here to stay?: 3 Things to Expect in 2018
January 7, 2018
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Despite their efforts and actions to repeal Obamacare, the GOP did not have the sweeping success they had anticipated for 2017. As the new year begins, let’s take a look at the current state of the Affordable Care Act and how it will affect patients and providers in 2018.
With the 2018 midterm elections rapidly approaching, change may be this year’s only constant.
How to Shop for Health Insurance {Deadline: December 15!}
November 22, 2017
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It’s time to purchase health insurance for 2018. As President Trump’s first year in office winds down, the health insurance market is experiencing astounding turbulence. We answer your top 3 questions to help you cruise through Open Enrollment season without losing your cool.
How Your Patients Benefit from 23andMe and Similar Pharmacogenetic Tools
September 14, 2017
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September is Healthy Aging Month! Because so much of our health is tied to our genetic makeup, we wrote this post about the importance of knowing and taking detailed family health histories. Read on, and share your favorite checklists, surveys, or tools for gathering this information.
How to Combat Pressure from Patients to Prescribe the Drugs They See on TV
August 17, 2017
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If you feel like your TV advertisements increasingly include more prescription drugs, you’re right. Pharmaceutical companies are pouring money into their consumer marketing campaigns, spending $4.5 billion in 2014, $3.5 billion in 2012, and $2.5 billion in 2000.
Provider Alert: Mibelas birth control pills recalled, packaging error could cause unexpected pregnancy
July 13, 2017
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Providers who have prescribed Mibelas should also reach out to these patients to notify them of the recall. They may also wish to encourage back-up contraception until the patient’s next menstrual cycle and monitoring for unexpected pregnancy.