The Responsibilities of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
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RNs: We Need You to Teach Future Nurses, Become a Nurse Educator
We Will Run Out of Nurses without Nurses Who Teach Future Nurses To keep up with the demand for healthcare for baby boomers, and all generations in need of quality healthcare, both in-person and via telemedicine, we need current nurses to become nurse educators and keep the profession growing with the benefits of wisdom and […]
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Michael V. Favia, AV® Preeminent™ Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell® in 2022
Michael V. Favia is an AV® Preeminent™ Attorney rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Touting the Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Michael V. Favia is an AV® Preeminent™ Attorney. For more than 130 years, lawyers have relied on the AV® Preeminent™ Rating while searching for their own expert attorneys. Now you too can […]
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Michael V. Favia is Listed Among Peer Selected Leading Lawyers for 2022
Leading Lawyers is a Website Featuring Leading Attorneys Like Michael V. Favia Fewer than five percent of all lawyers in Illinois are selected through the peer review process to be recommended and named among the list of Leading Lawyers published annually. Skill, experience, and reputation in the practice of law are recognized by fellow attorneys […]
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New Law: Travel Nurse Pay Transparency Bill Passes in Illinois
June is Homeowners Month, and in this article, we focus on Travel Nurses, who frequently have new short-term places to hang their hat. While some travelers rent short-term housing and have that included in their agency contracts, others live in travel trailers, recreational vehicles, and even boats. The travel nurse job is not for everyone, and it’s toughest on families, but for singles who want to see more of the country, being a travel nurse can be an exciting career option. Many traveling nurses work for and are paid by independent nurse recruiting agencies. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has new disclosure and reporting requirements imposed on agencies. These agencies are regulated and new laws like the new Travel Nurse Pay Transparency Bill are intended to provide increased fairness and information among nurses and agencies.
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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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Healthcare Fraud and Opioid Takedown: What if You Were Targeted?
“This nationwide enforcement operation is historic in both its size and scope, alleging billions of dollars in healthcare fraud across the country,” said Acting Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt. The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced in connection with this takedown, the creation of the National Rapid Response Strike Force targeting health care fraud. For detailed information on the takedown, read the DOJ’s press release, National Health Care Fraud, and Opioid Takedown Results in Charges Against 345 Defendants Responsible for More than $6 Billion in Alleged Fraud Losses.
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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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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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IDFPR Enforcement: Michael V. Favia Defends Licensed Real Estate Brokers
Chicago IDFPR Attorney, Michael V. Favia Defends Licensed Real Estate Brokers Michael V. Favia works in private practice defending professional licensed by the State of Illinois and regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Responsibility (IDFPR). Favia defends licensed real estate brokers When you are represented by Chicago IDFPR Attorney, Michael V. Favia, […]
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