Elder Abuse and Neglect Making assisted care and living decisions for loved ones is never easy. There are more options today than ever before. You have the option of a traditional nursing home and home healthcare facilities, and both have certain features and benefits. In selecting a nursing home be aware that while many […]
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Common injuries and lawsuits seeking compensation for damages
When we are injured at the fault of another we have a right to seek compensation for our damages. Common injuries can include trips and falls at places of business, medical error and malpractice, and injuries from car accidents and public transportation mishaps. When people are injured and contact Michael V. Favia & Associates, we […]
Read more...How safe is your day or med spa, and what do you know about regulations?
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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Michael V. Favia speaks at CBA Administrative Law Committee Meeting Monday March 20
Come have lunch with the Chicago Bar Association Administrative Law Committee on Monday, March 20, from 12: 15 to 1:30 p.m. The topic is “Medical Cases Before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.” There are many nuances of administrative law and professional regulation that apply in the review of cases involving health care […]
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Facing challenges in documenting medical care
Every healthcare professional knows that, at some point in their medical practice, they may be called on to defend patient care. When time passes and our ability to accurately recall information is diminished we should be able to rely on documentation of events to answer questions. There are practices you can adopt that can make […]
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Preventing medical malpractice claims with smart strategies
Physicians and their patients all make their best efforts to exchange information to ensure great patient care. At points in the healthcare process, there can be mistakes leading to dissatisfied patients. In many cases, miscommunication and errors can be corrected with little harm done. In other instances, malpractice complaints are filed. Everyone involved in the […]
Read more...Advantages of being represented by an attorney in IDFPR proceedings
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is responsible for the regulation and oversight of professionals in Illinois. The IDFPR has a duty to the people of the State of Illinois to ensure that its licensed professionals meet the guidelines and standards of professional practice. In healthcare practice, like others, when an individual […]
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PODCAST: Criminal Healthcare Fraud and Defense with Attorney Anthony Schumann
This podcast interview with Anthony Schumann focuses on current trends and topics in the area of criminal healthcare fraud and defense. In the next 30 minutes we will cover everything from how to be proactive in your practice and limit your liability, to what steps to take if you are audited, investigated or charged with […]
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PODCAST: Nursing homes, compliance with Federal and State Regulations with Carol Prosapio, RN
Today’s podcast interview with Carol Prosapio focuses on educating the public, nursing homes and their staff, about providing good patient care while at all times complying with all the rules and regulations of the Illinois Department of Health and the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Topics covered in this 30-minute interview – Click/tap here to listen anytime! […]
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Court rules hospital must disclose confidential physician credentialing records
The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled that a physician’s application file and their data bank report information was subject to discovery in a plaintiff’s medical malpractice lawsuit alleging negligent credentialing. Hospitals have a duty to protect their patients against careless and incompetent physicians. Credentialing is the process through which a healthcare provider collects and verifies […]
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