Bill > HB4260

This bill amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to establish new transparency requirements for hospitals in Illinois. Specifically, the bill defines a "hospital" as a facility licensed under the Hospital Licensing Act or the University of Illinois Hospital Act, and "telehealth services" as defined in the Telehealth Act. The legislation mandates that hospitals must advertise all services they provide, explicitly specify when services are delivered via telehealth, and make comprehensive service information clearly accessible on their websites. If a hospital fails to comply with these advertising and disclosure requirements, it will be considered to have committed an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, which could potentially subject the hospital to legal penalties or enforcement actions. The bill aims to improve consumer awareness and understanding of hospital services by ensuring that potential patients have easy access to clear and detailed information about available medical services, including which services are offered through telehealth platforms.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4260&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104