Illinois HB5239 amends the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act to modify licensing requirements for Freestanding Emergency Centers.
HB5239 amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to change the licensing requirements for Freestanding Emergency Centers (FECs). The Illinois Department of Public Health must issue an annual FEC license to facilities that meet specific criteria, including location, ownership, and compliance with facility design, equipment, and staffing standards. FECs can be located in municipalities with populations over 50,000 and can market themselves as hospital emergency departments if they meet federal provider-based regulations.
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