Illinois CORE licensing system

Illinois Moves Forward with Digital Licensing: Why Healthcare Professionals Turn to Michael V. Favia for IDFPR Guidance

The IDFPR Launches CORE Phase 2 – Illinois CORE Licensing System On July 31, 2025, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) completed Phase 2 of its Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment, or CORE, licensing system. This second phase adds eighty-eight new license types to the online application process, many of which fall within […]

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New Illinois Law Allows Dental Graduates to Practice Under Supervision Starting January 2026

New Illinois Law Allows Dental Graduates to Practice Under Supervision While Awaiting Licensure (Effective January 1, 2026)

Illinois Law Allows Dental Graduates to Practice Under Supervision Beginning January 1, 2026, a new law in Illinois will allow recent dental school graduates to practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist while awaiting full licensure. This legislative change reflects a growing effort to support newly trained professionals in entering the workforce efficiently while […]

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Navigating Private Practice Success with Joe Lessard

Navigating Private Practice Success: Insights from Joe Lessard on the Healthcare Consultants Podcast

In the latest episode of the Healthcare Consultants Podcast, sponsored by the Chicago Healthcare Law Firm of Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C., we are thrilled to host Joe Lessard, CPA, EA, and CHBC. As the Principal at Professional Business Management, Inc., Joe brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping healthcare professionals optimize their business operations and achieve financial success. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for doctors, dentists, and healthcare providers looking to thrive in their private practices.

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Understanding Professional Conduct Complaints

Most Common Complaint Against Illinois Physicians: Understanding Professional Conduct Complaints

Unprofessional conduct is the most common complaint against Illinois physicians, and the IDFPR plays a vital role in regulating and disciplining healthcare practitioners. For physicians, understanding what constitutes unprofessional conduct and the processes involved in handling such complaints is crucial. At Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C., our team is dedicated to assisting healthcare professionals in navigating these challenges and maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. 

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Healthcare Legal Services: Safeguarding Your Practice

Healthcare Legal Services: Safeguarding Your Practice

In the complex healthcare landscape, legal services are crucial in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and safeguarding the interests of healthcare providers and organizations. Legal professionals like Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C., in Chicago, Illinois, are indispensable, from regulatory compliance to litigation defense. Explore why healthcare legal services are essential and how they can benefit your practice.

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The Health Practice Advisors Team Offer Highly Specialized Knowledge and Relationships

Healthcare Consulting in Chicago: The Health Practice Advisors Team

The Health Practice Advisors Team Offer Highly Specialized Knowledge and Relationships Health Practice Advisors is a group of experienced and well-respected healthcare professionals and providers growing and promoting their practices. The team of healthcare practitioners and closely related professionals in the Health Practice Advisors group are some of the best in the business of healthcare […]

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Christopher Gandy, Midwest Legacy Group, healthcare financial services, asset management, asset preservation, insurance products, securities products, financial independence, trusts, probate, charitable giving, estate planning, tax planning, Healthcare Consultants Podcast, Michael V Favia, Favia Law Firm

Healthcare Financial Services with Christopher Gandy at Midwest Legacy Group

In the podcast, Gandy talks about how the rules of the game have changed since COVID and the stimulus payments stimulated inflation. He also noted that most people don’t know about the CARES Act 2.0 and other similar congressional spending bills that impact investments and opportunities.

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Start-up and Emerging Practice HR and Insurance with Bob Smith, Corporate Risk Management, Inc.

Start-up and Emerging Practice HR and Insurance with Bob Smith, Corporate Risk Management, Inc.

Start-up and Emerging Practice HR and Insurance with Bob Smith, Corporate Risk Management, Inc. Healthcare practices require diligence and protection from liability and risk management providers. Start-up and emerging practices face challenges with human resource compliance as well as protecting the company and its owners and investors from liability for an endless number of legal […]

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Podcast About Buying and Selling a Dental Practice

The State of Healthcare Consolidation with John Bertagni: Buying and Selling a Dental Practice

The Healthcare Practice and Consultants Podcast brought to you by the Law Firm of Michael V. Favia & Associates in Chicago, serving healthcare practitioners with a variety of legal services from licensing and regulation to the law and business of healthcare practice. Mr. Favia assists with the legal aspects of buying and selling a dental practice.

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