The beginning of fall has a way of returning people to their routines. Summer vacations are over, children are back in school, work schedules become more predictable, and families begin looking toward the holidays and the end of the year. It is also a good time to take care of legal and financial matters that […]

Healthcare professionals spend years developing the knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, therapists, and countless other licensed professionals are highly trained experts in their respective fields. Unfortunately, when a complaint is filed with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), many professionals make the understandable mistake of […]

Illinois lawmakers recently approved legislation that could significantly change how healthcare professionals and healthcare organizations respond to allegations involving inappropriate conduct between providers and patients. The legislation was developed following public scrutiny of how certain allegations of patient abuse were handled within healthcare systems and is expected to become law once signed by Governor J.B. […]