Physician licensing laws keep doctors from seeking care

Nov 13, 2017

Despite growing problems with psychological distress, many physicians avoid seeking mental health treatment due to concern for their license. Recent Mayo Clinic research shows that licensure requirements in many states include questions about past mental health...

New Law “Compact Eligibility.” Department of Professional Regulation.

Oct 31, 2017

Physicians may now elect Illinois as a ‘State of Principal Licensure’ as part of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“Compact”). Physicians licensed in Illinois can file a request through the Compact’s website to have their education, training and background...

New law at Department of Professional Regulation for Cosmeotology

Oct 31, 2017

A recent change in law (PA 99-0427) requires all cosmetologists, cosmetology teachers and cosmetology clinic teachers to comply with the continuing education (CE) hours requirement before submitting a renewal application. This change is effective for the 2017 renewal...

Governor Rauner signs Anti-Preditory Lending Bill

Oct 30, 2017

On September 15, 2017, Governor Rauner signed Senate Bill 776 into law as Public Act 100-0509.  Public Act 100-0509 modernizes and streamlines several of the processes under the Anti-Predatory Lending database (APLD) Program.  These changes to the APLD, will make it...

New Pharmacy Patient Counseling Rules

Oct 30, 2017

Effective August 18, 2017, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation adopted new rules related to patient counseling that will affect the practice of pharmacy.  Pharmacists will now be required to provide verbal counseling prior to dispensing a...