Physical Therapists and Compliance Programs: Do You Need One?
April 11, 2019
Physical therapists are under scrutiny by the federal government. But does that mean that they're mandated to maintain compliance programs?
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Achieve Full Practice Authority in Illinois: Now What?
April 3, 2019
Illinois has joined a growing number of states in granting advanced practice registered nurses full practice authority. What are the practical implications for APRNs right now?
Cash-Pay Physical Therapy: Ensuring Compliance with the Medicare Mandatory Claims Submission Rule
March 26, 2019
Just because you don't accept Medicare at your physical therapy practice doesn't mean that you're not subject to some of its rules. If you have a cash-pay PT business, you need to read this.
Celebrity HIPAA Violations: Lessons from the Jussie Smollett Incident
March 19, 2019
CBS Chicago interviewed Erin Jackson of Jackson LLP to understand the actions of a hospital following a breach involving a famous patient. Media circus aside, there are important lessons for everyone in healthcare.
The Intersection Between Non-Solicitation and Patient Abandonment
March 13, 2019
For healthcare professionals moving to a new practice, restrictions on soliciting patients to continue treatment at the new location can raise concerns about patient abandonment. In this situation, what are your rights and responsibilities?
Healthcare License Compacts in Illinois: Where We Are, Where We’re Going
March 4, 2019
Can you cross state lines with your Illinois license? We examine the status of medical, nursing, dental, and physical therapy compacts in Illinois. Learn who supports them, who opposes them, and how they impact you.
The Pillars of Noncompetition Agreements in the Healthcare Industry: Illinois Law Considerations
February 26, 2019
Noncompetes typically limit an individual’s right to join or start a competitor business within a certain geographic range and for a designated period of time. Here, we answer the most common questions about these agreements.
What Orthodontists Need to Know About Illegal Referrals, Kickbacks, and Fee-Splitting Schemes
February 20, 2019
Orthodontists should maintain a basic awareness of how healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse laws may impact their practice. Here's a primer on Stark Law, AKS, and related IL laws.
Why physicians and other providers should consider a land trust for their next home purchase
February 18, 2019
To protect the privacy of their address and assets, medical providers should consider a land trust for their next home purchase.
Prescribing Via Telehealth: The Evolving Regulatory Landscape
February 12, 2019
Telehealth prescribing offers physicians, psychiatrists emerging options for reaching patients with psychiatric, substance abuse, pain treatment.