It is easy to take balance for granted. Our sense of equilibrium, also called equilibrioception[i], is the physiological sense we need to stand and walk without falling over. Our eyes work with our ears and our body’s sense of where we are in space compared to other objects. Loss of balance, due to a failure […]
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Who should decide when senior physicians call it quits and retire from practicing medicine?
A recent study published by the American Medical Association (“AMA”) considers their position in consideration of a question about competency testing for aging physicians. State medical boards might also opine whom might have the duty to inquire about aging physician competency in furtherance of the best interests of the health and welfare of state residents […]
Read more...Home health supply vendor charged with fraud in Rock Island, facing up to 15 years
Outreach Medical, Inc., the Rock Island, Illinois, vendor for home health supplies, medical equipment, diabetic supplies, hospital beds, wheelchairs and more, is charged with vendor fraud. The Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office charged Outreach with a Class 1 felony, alleging they tendered fraudulent billing invoices to the State of Illinois for reimbursement from the […]
Read more...State Regulation of The Health Related Professions by Michael V. Favia
STATE REGULATION OF THE HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS By Michael V. Favia, J.D. 5045 North Harlem Avenue Chicago, IL 60656 Telephone: 773-631-4580 Facsimile: 773-631-7776 E-mail: [email protected] Website: il-licensing.com I. Introduction The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) oversees the Illinois statutes that govern the licensure and discipline of professional and occupational groups. The statutes […]
Read more...Becoming an Illinois-Licensed Physician with Attorney Jacqueline Friedman-Stein
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...Workers’ compensation and healthcare employees with Anita DeCarlo
The Illinois Professional Licensing Consultants is a group of highly experienced attorneys and investigators who previously worked for the I.D.P.R. 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 of Public Health. In this monthly podcast series our attorneys […]
Read more...Opioid Addiction: Issue spotting in workers’ compensation, addressing systemic abuse
Painkillers are a big problem in the workers’ compensation industry. Many Americans are addicted to opioids and there are too many opportunities to fuel the fire of abuse. Workers’ compensation and the healthcare system are significant in causing an increasing amount of opioids in society. From a school librarian with an ankle sprain and a […]
Read more...Illinois Physician Licensing of International Medical Graduates and Domestic Applicants
The State of Illinois is offers world-class opportunities for physicians wishing to advance their medical practice career. Individuals seeking to become an Illinois physician may come from domestic and foreign medical schools, the later collectively referred to as international medical graduates (“IMGs”). The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Illinois Medical […]
Read more...Drug addiction in the nursing industry: Being proactive can save your career
Nursing and healthcare careers are stressful and demanding on many. One RN tells his story about how he developed an opiod addiction. He was caring for patients at work and at home. When kidney stone problems started, so began the habit of taking pain pills. Nurses and healthcare practitioners have unique opportunities to position themselves […]
Read more...Telemedicine pitfalls to avoid at the state and federal levels
Mobile healthcare technology allows doctors and patients to connect in a virtual patient waiting room. Telemedicine, as many call it, has benefits as well as burdens on everyone involved. There are several state and federal regulatory operations, laws and policies overseeing the use of mobile health technologies. Not only users, but also providers of mobile […]
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