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Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Telehealth Act. Defines "health care professional" and "telehealth". Provides that a health care professional treating a patient located in the State through telehealth must be licensed in Illinois. Provides that a health care professional may engage in the practice of telehealth in Illinois to the extent of his or her scope of practice as established in his or her respective licensing Act consistent with the standards of care for in-person services. Provides that the Act does not alter the scope of practice of any health care professional or authorize the delivery of health care services not authorized by the law of the State. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Makes changes to provisions concerning telemedicine. Provides that "telemedicine" does not include health care services provided to an existing patient while the person licensed under the Act or patient is traveling.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Expands the Telehealth Act to apply to mental health care professionals authorized in Illinois to provide services.
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