Illinois HB3343 expands telemedicine services to include acupuncture, ensuring consistent care standards and licensing requirements.
HB3343 amends the Telehealth Act to include acupuncturists among health care professionals eligible to provide telemedicine services. It mandates the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to determine which acupuncture services can be offered via telemedicine, in consultation with the Board of Acupuncture. The bill ensures that the standard of care remains the same whether provided in person, through telemedicine, or other methods. It also outlines penalties for practicing telemedicine without a license and procedures for addressing potential violations.
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