The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) is charged with the duty to regulate many of the licensed professionals in the State of Illinois, including healthcare professionals. The mission at the IDFPR is to protect and promote the lives of Illinois consumers. The Department and the medical licensing board screen and review applicants […]
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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...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 […]
Read more...New web-based professional licensing service to save doctors time and money in all 50 U.S. states
The process of applying for medical licensing and credentials can be significant and there are many busy physicians who either do not have time, or whose time is more valuably spent serving patients great healthcare. Whether a doctor is planning to move to a new state or intends to be licensed in several or all […]
Read more...Chicago doctor charged in cash kickback for Medicare and Medicaid patient referrals
A Chicago doctor was recently charged in a kick back case. Medicare and Medicaid patients can be valuable to individuals looking to make money from sending referrals to doctors and hospitals in exchange for kickbacks. There are several layers of the health care industry from patient consultants and group service providers to the doctors and […]
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