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IL HB3343
Bill
Status
4/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Theresa Mah
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AI Summary
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Adds acupuncturists to the list of health care professionals authorized to provide telehealth services under the Illinois Telehealth Act
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Defines "telemedicine" for acupuncture as services limited to modalities and consultations that do not involve needle insertion, delivered via technology or telecommunication methods
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Requires the same standard of care for acupuncture patients whether seen in person or through telemedicine
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Grants the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation authority to determine which acupuncture services may be provided via telemedicine, in consultation with the Acupuncture Board
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Establishes enforcement mechanisms including cease and desist orders for unlicensed telemedicine practice, with a 7-day response period for alleged violators, and subjects out-of-state practitioners serving Illinois patients to state jurisdiction
Legislative Description
ACUPUNCTURE TELEMEDICINE
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
5/9/2025