Illinois Professional Licensing Consultants

05/25/2026

Memorial Day weekend is a time for remembrance, family gatherings, and the unofficial start of summer. However, it is also marked by increased road traffic and, unfortunately, a higher incidence of traffic accidents.

For residents of Chicago, Illinois, this extended holiday weekend poses unique risks that require careful consideration and proactive measures.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how to protect yourself and your family from harm during Memorial Day weekend with tips from Michael V. Favia & Associates, P.C., a trusted Chicago personal injury law firm.

https://favialawfirm.com/2024/05/24/stay-safe-on-memorial-day-weekend-chicago-road-safety-tips/

05/22/2026

Healthcare professionals across Illinois are facing increasing scrutiny from licensing and regulatory agencies. Many IDFPR investigations today begin with issues that professionals never expected would become serious licensing matters.

Documentation concerns, continuing education discrepancies, workplace complaints, prescribing questions, and administrative reporting issues are all receiving greater attention in today’s compliance-focused environment.

For physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, therapists, and other licensed professionals, an IDFPR inquiry can create significant stress and uncertainty. What many professionals do not realize is that the earliest stages of an investigation are often critically important to protecting a professional license and career.

Attorney Michael V. Favia discusses why Illinois licensing investigations are becoming more common for healthcare professionals and what licensed providers should understand before responding to regulatory inquiries.

Read the full article:
https://favialawfirm.com/2026/05/21/why-illinois-licensing-investigations-are-becoming-more-common-for-healthcare-professionals/

04/30/2026

Healthcare is changing, but many patients are still being told the same thing:
“Your labs look normal.”

At the same time, they are dealing with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and declining performance. The gap between how patients feel and what traditional evaluations detect is becoming harder to ignore.

In our latest Healthcare Consultants Podcast episode, Anna Handa, a board-certified internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, explains the concept of metabolic dysfunction and why it is often missed in standard medical care.

She walks through a structured, physician-led approach to identifying root causes before they develop into chronic disease, and outlines how factors such as nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and environment work together to influence both health and cognitive performance.

This conversation also touches on a topic that is highly relevant to our work in healthcare law: how evolving standards of care intersect with early intervention, prevention, and long-term outcomes.

For healthcare professionals, consultants, and attorneys working in this space, this is an important discussion.

Links to the full podcast episode on Spreaker and video on YouTube are in the comments.

03/31/2026

Property tax appeal windows are opening across Cook County, and timing matters more than most people realize.

Each township operates on its own schedule. Once your assessment notice is issued, the clock starts, and the window to act is limited.

This is where many property owners get caught off guard. They wait too long, assume nothing can be done, or do not understand how the process works.

Michael V. Favia works with clients across the Chicago area to evaluate assessments and take action where it is appropriate before deadlines pass.

If you have received your notice or expect to soon, now is the time to take a closer look.

Here is a helpful overview: https://favialawfirm.com/2020/02/14/real-estate-tax-reduction-and-disputes-in-ill

03/18/2026

Getting licensed is only part of the equation in healthcare. Getting credentialed and paid is where many professionals run into problems.

In this episode of The Healthcare Consultants Podcast, Veronica Urbanowicz from Pro Healthcare Solutions Inc. explains how provider credentialing and medical billing directly impact a practice’s ability to operate and generate revenue.

Many providers underestimate how long credentialing takes and how small errors can delay approval with insurance carriers. Others struggle with billing systems that lead to denials and inconsistent cash flow.

Understanding these issues early can save time, money, and unnecessary stress.
Listen here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/medical-billing-and-credentialing-the-hidden-key-to-getting-paid-in-healthcare--70692979

03/07/2026

Spring is a time to get organized. That includes your legal planning.

Estate plans should be reviewed regularly to make sure wills, trusts, and healthcare power of attorney documents still reflect your wishes and protect your family.

Attorney Michael V. Favia helps Illinois residents create and update estate plans that provide clarity, security, and peace of mind for the future.

If it has been several years since you reviewed your estate plan, now is a good time to revisit it.

Learn more:
https://favialawfirm.com/2026/03/04/spring-is-the-right-time-to-review-your-estate-plan-in-illinois/

03/06/2026

Spring is a time to get organized. That includes your legal planning.

Estate plans should be reviewed regularly to make sure wills, trusts, and healthcare power of attorney documents still reflect your wishes and protect your family.

Attorney Michael V. Favia helps Illinois residents create and update estate plans that provide clarity, security, and peace of mind for the future.

If it has been several years since you reviewed your estate plan, now is a good time to revisit it.

Learn more:
https://favialawfirm.com/2026/03/04/spring-is-the-right-time-to-review-your-estate-plan-in-illinois/

Spring is the time to review your estate plan. Learn why Illinois residents should update wills, trusts, and healthcare powers of attorney.

03/02/2026

Talk to Attorney Michael V. Favia in Chicago and Rolling Meadows. (312) 609-6666

Protect Your License. Protect Your Livelihood.

https://favialawfirm.com/

02/15/2026

What is the current market like for business sales?

In the newest episode of the Healthcare Consultants Podcast, business broker Matt Friscia shares insight into:
• Buyer and seller activity
• Businesses attracting strong demand
• Enterprise value considerations
• Common deal issues that can be avoided

For business owners planning ahead, understanding today’s market conditions is critical.

Listen to the full episode here:

Buying or selling a privately held business is often the largest financial event in an owner’s life, and most owners do not approach it with a clear understan