Becoming licensed to practice healthcare in multiple Midwestern states just became much easier as Gov. Bruce Rauner approved the cross-state licensure compact for telemedicine. Illinois is the 11th state to adopt The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“Compact”)[i]. “The Compact represents a national solution built upon, and reinforcing, a system of state-based regulation proven to protect […]
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Illinois nurses may be able to seek drug treatment on their own and avoid losing their license
Alcohol and drug use and abuse are a long-standing concern in the nursing industry. The Illinois Nurse Practice Act[i] (“Act”) has a provision through which nurses can seek help on their own for intoxication and drug abuse without a duty to promptly report the problem to the state, under certain conditions. The Act directs that […]
Read more...Nursing and drug abuse, addiction and licensing with Michael V. Favia
The Illinois Professional Licensing Consultants is a group of highly experienced attorneys and investigators who represent and defend licensed professionals. These featured attorneys, 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, Illinois Department of Public Aid and Illinois Department […]
Read more...Illinois Physicians may have a duty to report charges of misdemeanor and felony charges against them
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 […]
Read more...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: favia@lawyer.com 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 […]
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