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IL HB5070

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Bellock

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Telehealth Act to expand the definition of "health care professional" to include dentists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, clinical social workers, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing instrument dispensers
  • Retains existing health care professionals in the definition including physicians, physician assistants, optometrists, advanced practice registered nurses, clinical psychologists, and mental health professionals
  • Defines "telehealth" as evaluation, diagnosis, or interpretation of electronically transmitted patient-specific data between a remote location and a licensed health care professional that generates interaction or treatment recommendations
  • Effective date: January 1, 2018

Legislative Description

TELEHEALTH-DEFINITION

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0644

7/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/25/2018
Assignments4/19/2018
Health Care Licenses2/26/2018
Rules2/16/2018

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