When someone we know is injured and it was not their fault, we often think of hiring a lawyer to get things put back in place where they were before and be compensated for pain and suffering. There are several elements that make up an individual’s damages when they are injured. Proving injuries and damages […]
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Medical Malpractice Prosecution and Defense with Michael V. Favia, J.D.
The Illinois Professional Licensing Consultants is a group of highly experienced attorneys and investigators who represent and defend licensed professionals. The licensing consultants interviewed in this monthly program, previously worked for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, and will represent and/or defend licensed professionals in cases involving the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, […]
Read more...Be proactive and avoid exposure to home healthcare fraud investigations and convictions
The rising cost of healthcare and nursing facilities caused an increase in the popularity of home healthcare facilities, where disabled and elderly patients can receive appropriate levels of care. While many people benefit from the home healthcare option, many may also find ways to defraud the system. Billions of dollars a year lost to home […]
Read more...Physicians must be careful when offering to waive co-pays or deductibles as a professional courtesy
The law is not new but it is always good to be reminded that enforcement of healthcare rules and regulations is a focus of the federal government and its aggressive approach to ensuring everything is billed correctly for any services paid in part or in full with federal funds and what is paid by insurance. […]
Read more...New law, cameras allowed in Illinois nursing home rooms: To catch abuse or neglect, and at what cost?
Investigative news programs cover nursing homes from time to time, and sometimes the focus is on the quality of care, or lack thereof. Cases involving the abuse or neglect of elder residents lead us to ask how the family of a resident can truthfully and accurately monitor or know if their loved one truly receives […]
Read more...New disclosure law helps colleges share student mental health information with parents
Illinois college student mental health information is to be shared with parents under a new law. All institutions of higher learning shall create policies and forms for students to pre-authorize in writing, a designated person to receive certain private mental health information. The need to provide for increased communication among parents and students is significant. […]
Read more...Illinois adopts multi-state licensing compact, streamlines procedures, benefits telemedicine practice
Becoming licensed to practice healthcare in multiple Midwestern states just became much easier as Gov. Bruce Rauner approved the cross-state licensure compact for telemedicine. Illinois is the 11th state to adopt The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“Compact”)[i]. “The Compact represents a national solution built upon, and reinforcing, a system of state-based regulation proven to protect […]
Read more...Illinois nurses may be able to seek drug treatment on their own and avoid losing their license
Alcohol and drug use and abuse are a long-standing concern in the nursing industry. The Illinois Nurse Practice Act[i] (“Act”) has a provision through which nurses can seek help on their own for intoxication and drug abuse without a duty to promptly report the problem to the state, under certain conditions. The Act directs that […]
Read more...Nursing and drug abuse, addiction and licensing with Michael V. Favia
The Illinois Professional Licensing Consultants is a group of highly experienced attorneys and investigators who represent and defend licensed professionals. These featured attorneys, previously worked for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, and will represent and/or defend licensed professionals in cases involving the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Illinois Department of Public Aid and Illinois Department […]
Read more...Illinois Physicians may have a duty to report charges of misdemeanor and felony charges against them
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) is charged with the duty to regulate many of the licensed professionals in the State of Illinois, including healthcare professionals. The mission at the IDFPR is to protect and promote the lives of Illinois consumers. The Department and the medical licensing board screen and review applicants […]
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