Physician licensing laws keep doctors from seeking care
Despite growing problems with psychological distress, many physicians avoid seeking mental health treatment due to concern for their license.
New Law “Compact Eligibility.” Department of Professional Regulation.
Physicians may now elect Illinois as a ‘State of Principal Licensure’ as part of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
New law at Department of Professional Regulation for Cosmeotology
All cosmetologists, cosmetology teachers and cosmetology clinic teachers must comply with the CE hours requirement before submitting a renewal application.
IDFPR Moves to Online Applications for Physical and Occupational Therapy
Applicants for licensure in the field of dentistry are now required to submit and pay for their application online via the IDFPR.
Governor Rauner signs Anti-Preditory Lending Bill
Public Act 100-0509 modernizes and streamlines several of the processes under the Anti-Predatory Lending database (APLD) Program.
New Pharmacy Patient Counseling Rules
As of 8/18/2017, Pharmacists must provide verbal counseling to new patients, for new prescriptions, or when the dose, strength or directions have changed.
New Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Law
Licensees who have criminal backgrounds
Temporary Optometry Licensure
Temporary Optometry New Law
CASPN
Congratulations to James B. Goldberg on having been named as guest speaker at the Capital Area School of Practical Nursing.
ENA
James was also pleased to have recently been a guest lecturer at the Emergency Nurses Association, speaking to over 100 students. If you are interested in having James speak at your event, please contact us.
Announcements
Goldberg And Associates Wins Against VNA HealthCare
We are pleased to announce that the Verdict was in our favor on all Counts against VNA HealthCare including its demand for a large sum of attorney’s fees.
NIU
James is happy to announce he is now a guest lecturer at the Northern Illinois University School of Nursing and Health Studies.