Healthcare Consultants Podcast

Bruce Johnstone on Designing & Building Beautiful, Functional Healthcare Facilities

In this episode of the Healthcare Consultants Podcast, Bruce Johnstone, from Apex Design Build, talks about his work in developing healthcare, dental, medical, and veterinary facilities. This program is hosted by the Chicago Health Law Firm of Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C.

Bruce Johnstone is the Director of Client Services at Apex Design Build. Bruce works directly with healthcare clients nationwide in the architectural design and construction of modern medical and dental offices.

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New Technologies and Tools in Chiropractic Care with Doctor Michael Taylor

Doctor Michael Taylor specializes in disc herniation (a problem with a rubbery disc between the spinal bones) and peripheral neuropathy (also called peripheral neuritis, weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet). Many of his patients have pain from disc and nerve issues related to work and automobile accidents.

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Background Check Waivers for Disqualifying Offenses

Healthcare: New Background Check Waivers for Disqualifying Offenses

People with records in the criminal justice system can now obtain a waiver for what used to be disqualifying conditions. The new waiver process is quick and efficient and will work with the current background check process required by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Podcast about Illinois Professional Licensing and the IDFPR

Chicago IDFPR Attorney Jacqueline Stein Podcast on Licensed Professional Regulation Updates

An important takeaway: Always consult an experienced Chicago IDFPR attorney when matters arise with the Department. The Law Office of Michael V. Favia & Associates and their team of IDFPR consultants know how to help with license applications, IDFPR complaints, and investigations, probation and compliance, administrative review, and appeal of disciplinary decisions.

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Professional Licensing in Illinois

Major Opioid Bust: 60 Doctors and Pharmacists Charged

Illinois doctors, nurses, dentists, and other licensed healthcare professionals trust Chicago IDFPR Michael V. Favia to represent them in court and before state regulatory agencies like the IDFPR. Favia is a former Illinois assistant attorney general and he was also a chief of prosecutions at the formerly named Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Having been the prosecutor, Mike Favia knows what the IDFPR is concerned about and how to represent his clients in their best light.

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Estate Planning Podcast for Healthcare Professionals with Chase Gentile

Estate Planning Podcast for Healthcare Professionals with Chase Gentile

Estate Planning for All Healthcare Professionals This is the Illinois Healthcare Practice and Consultants Podcast. Our guest is attorney Chase Gentile, a transactional attorney who focuses on estate planning, probate, and residential real estate transactions. Sponsored by the Chicago healthcare law firm of Michael V. Favia & Associates. Why do people wait until they take […]

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Mastermind Dinner & Event by Aptus Exchange April 24 for Dental Practice Acquisition

Attend Aptus Exchange Mastermind Dinner & Meeting: Dental Practice Value Maximization

You are Invited to Attend. Dentists Gather for Dinner and Continuing Education with Aptus Exchange About Succession Planning, Practice Growth and Dental Practice Acquisition. Dentists and dental industry professionals are attending the upcoming evening Mastermind Dinner & Meeting event. Four speaker presentations focus on dental practice acquisition, practice group and practice values. The evening at […]

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Misrepresenting Credentials and Professional Discipline

Misrepresenting Credentials and Professional Discipline

“Professionals should be aware that knowingly or unknowingly misrepresenting or failing to update their credentials when testifying in depositions or in court exposes them to potential discipline. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) takes the position that such misrepresentation is unprofessional and a violation of the Illinois Medical Practice Act. I believe they would take the same position against any professional who misrepresents their credentials.” Michael V. Favia, Chicago IDFPR Attorney and Principal Attorney at Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C..

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Physician and Patient Text and Email

Physician and Patient Text and Email

Physician and Patient Text and Email: HIPAA Concerns Text and email technologies make it quick and efficient for physicians and patients to communicate, but physician and patient text and email also triggers concerns for HIPAA violations. Every healthcare administration and organization may face a balancing test among HIPAA privacy and compliance and patient care, health […]

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Avoid Medical Board Discipline for Prescribing Opiates

Avoid Medical Board Discipline for Prescribing Opiates

Michael V. Favia Defends Illinois-Licensed Physicians and Healthcare Professionals Prescribing Opiates In representing and defending Illinois physicians before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Responsibility (IDFPR), IDFPR attorney Michael V. Favia is acutely aware of the challenges faced by doctors prescribing opiates. A former Chief of Prosecution for the Department, Favia has been on […]

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