Bill > HB2895

This bill amends the Telehealth Act to expand the circumstances under which out-of-state health care professionals can provide telehealth services to patients in the state. Specifically, the bill allows an out-of-state health care professional to treat a patient located in the state through telehealth if the patient is a student attending an institution of higher education in the state, even though the student is not technically a permanent resident of the state when not attending the educational institution. Telehealth refers to the practice of providing healthcare services remotely using telecommunications technology, such as video conferencing or phone consultations. This provision appears designed to ensure that college students can continue to receive medical care from their existing healthcare providers while attending school in a different state, which can be particularly helpful for students who may have established long-term relationships with specific healthcare professionals or who have ongoing medical needs.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2895&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104