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  • Happy 2019! Highlights of New Laws Related to Medicine – Now in Effect

    Illinois lawmakers passed more than 250 new laws that took effect on January 1.

    Among them, carnivals must conduct criminal background checks of all employees, law enforcement can take temporary custody of dogs and cats exposed to adverse weather conditions, and hunters can now wear solid blaze pink colored clothing!

    Closer to home, here are highlights of new laws as they pertain to medicine:


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  • Don’t Call it the 'Annual Physical' When it Comes to Medicare Patients

    Many Medicare patients will call their doctor’s office to schedule their "annual physical." 

    But does Medicare pay for an annual physical? The answer is no. 

    In 2011, Medicare rolled out a preventive service called the Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) to help seniors stay healthy. While the terms "annual physical" and "Annual Wellness Visit" may be used interchangeably by beneficiaries and medical professionals, they have different meanings from Medicare’s perspective.


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  • Renew Your ISMS 2019 Membership BEFORE February 1

    If you haven't yet, be sure to renew your ISMS membership for 2019 by the deadline of February 1. 

    Members who do not renew by the deadline will have their benefits discontinued on Feb. 1, 2019. 

    Don't delay – RENEW TODAY!

    Renew online, or call the Division of Membership Services at 800-782-4767 ext. 1900.


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  • Medical Corporation License Deadline Approaches; New Law Will Impact Licensure Cycle

    Medical corporations, limited liability companies, and professional service corporations in Illinois are required by law to be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). 

    Regardless of the date on which the license was issued, corporate licenses must adhere to IDFPR's license renewal schedule – which recently changed. 


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  • Does Your Staff Receive “Off the Charts”? Know About Free Support from ISMS?

    As you know, practice management professionals balance a multitude of tasks, and are bound to have questions or need guidance.

    That’s where we come in. All of your team members working with ISMS members have access to numerous resources, including our quarterly newsletter, Off the Charts – designed specifically for them.

    Sign your staff up here to receive this newsletter or to request web account access to view members' only content!

    If you or anyone on your team has practice management-related questions, just contact the ISMS Division of Member Advocacy at 800-782-4767 ext. 1470, or by email.




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