Technology has increased the options in cosmetic health and wellness beyond the days of plastic surgery being the main alternative procedure when face creams and treatments fail to do the job. Today we can go to an esthetician at a medical spa for laser treatments and Botox injections with as much ease as going to […]
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Health Practice Advisors Panel Discussion on Understandings (and Misunderstandings) of Addiction – Sept. 27 in Rosemont
Licensed healthcare professionals can also suffer and recover from opiate abuse and addiction
Opiate addiction is something that can sneak up on good people who might not realize they are becoming dependent on painkillers. People from all walks of life are prescribed an opiate or opioid narcotic for pain management following for injuries and chronic conditions. Like other addictions, an opiate use can turn into abuse and reliance […]
Read more...ISBA lawsuit seeks injunction of IDFPR discipline of two attorneys for unauthorized real estate appraisal practice
Two Illinois attorneys face potential prosecution by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) but the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction and declaration that IDFPR lacks the authority to regulate certain practices. At issue in the ISBA complaint filed July 11, 2017 in the Circuit Court of […]
Read more...JOIN A SAFE HAVEN JULY 15 – 5K RUN TO END HOMELESSNESS
If you are looking for a way to give back and make a difference to help the homeless get back on their feet this summer, then A Safe Haven has great news! You can join a team and run/walk with A Safe Haven to end homelessness! A Safe Haven Foundation will host its 7th Annual […]
Read more...PODCAST: Healthcare IT and revenue cycle management solutions and safeguards
Today’s interview with healthcare consultant, Craig Evans, focuses on healthcare information technology and revenue cycle management. In the patient billing and payment systems there are opportunities to increase efficiency and return on investment which can also benefit healthcare providers with regulatory compliance and reducing the risk of errant and fraudulent medical billing through the implantation […]
Read more...Michael V. Favia joined panelists speaking at 8th Annual Illinois Administrative Law Conference
The Illinois Bureau of Administrative Hearings recently held its 8th Annual Illinois Administrative Law Conference, focusing on training specifically geared toward the distinct functions of State adjudicators and those involved in the practice of administrative law before State hearings units. Speaking at the full day conference, Michael V. Favia[i] joined colleagues, Carrie Chapman[ii] and Mary […]
Read more...Michael V. Favia joins other highly respected members of the healthcare community as a new Vice President of IOMC
CHICAGO – You are invited to join and celebrate with the members and guests of the Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) this Thursday evening, June 8, 2017, at the Union League Club of Chicago, located at 65 West Jackson Boulevard. The event is the IOMC 102nd Annual Meeting and Dinner. At this year’s Awards […]
Read more...Health Practice Advisors’ Alan Shifrin Presents at May 17 Dinner on Buying and Selling Health Care Practices
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois – On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Alan Shifrin, J.D. speaks on issues in buying and selling healthcare practices. The dinner presentation at Maggiano’s in Schaumburg starts with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at 9:30 p.m. This is a Health Practice Advisors (HPA) event sponsored by Apex Design and tickets remain available.[i] The […]
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Insulating your healthcare practice from fraud takedowns
Takedowns are a practice used by federal prosecutors to send a deterrent message to certain industries where the incidence of fraud and criminal activity may be widespread. When federal law enforcement conducts takedowns, they work with law enforcement nationwide and execute the takedowns at the same time. When these takedowns occur simultaneously, there is little […]
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