On July 22, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB 3308 into law during an event featuring healthcare leaders and bill sponsors. The landmark telehealth legislation solidifies Illinois as a “leader in telehealth access and expansion in the nation,” Governor Pritzker said. See the Governor’s press release and watch the video of the bill signing. 

We thank Senators Napoleon Harris and Mattie Hunter and Representatives Thaddeus Jones and Deb Conroy for their leadership and work on this critically important legislation that will help patients across Illinois and ensure that they will be able to access innovative telehealth services. 

Our coalition—made up of Illinois healthcare providers, professionals and patient advocates—strongly supported House Bill 3308/SCA 1 to Protect Access to Telehealth. See our press release, impact paper and resource on common telehealth myths. 

Coalition to Protect Telehealth

Our diverse group of Illinois healthcare providers, professionals and patient advocates seeks to modernize healthcare and empower patients. Critical to this goal, the Coalition strongly supports legislation to reimburse telehealth services at the same rate as in-person care. Passing a telehealth equity bill will ensure providers continue to invest in and offer innovative, patient-centered virtual care. As a key strategy to address health disparities, telehealth reduces social, economic and environmental barriers to care, like transportation, distance, child care and insurance costs.

See the Coalition’s 10 Principles for Protecting Telehealth.

Learn more about how permanent telehealth coverage will expand Illinoisans’ access to quality, appropriate care.

Telehealth Flexibilities Benefit Patients

Telehealth technologies deliver the flexibility needed to offer patient-centered care that improves access, reduces barriers and promotes equity-driven care. Providers, patients and patient advocates in Illinois have demonstrated the positive impacts of telehealth for patients across the state. Read More about how telehealth flexibilities benefit patients.

Advocating for Telehealth Equity

The Coalition respectfully urges the General Assembly to enact telehealth legislation based on our 10 key principles. We advocate strongly for telehealth services to be reimbursed at the same rate as in-person care, which will ensure continued investment in telehealth technologies. See our letter to learn more about telehealth coverage and payment parity.

COALITION MEMBERS

AARP lllinois logo
American Academy of Pediatrics-Illinois Chapter
Affordable Assisted Living Coalition
AIDS Foundation Chicago
American Nurses Association – Illinois
Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois
Community Behavioral Healthcare Association
Healthcare Council of Illinois
Heartland Alliance
Illinois Academy of Family Physicians
Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants
Illinois Association for Behavioral Health
Illinois Association of Prescribing Psychologists
Illinois Health Care Association
Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network
Illinois Homecare & Hospice Council
Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Illinois Occupational Therapy Association
Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society
Illinois Physical Therapy Association
Illinois Primary Health Care Association
Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing
Illinois State Medical Society
National Association of Social Workers – Illinois Chapter

The Kennedy Forum
LeadingAge Illinois
Southern Illinois University System

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