Regional Telehealth Policy Updates
The policy landscape is constantly evolving when it comes to telehealth and virtual care. This table highlights some legislation of note in the states of Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. Information was collected via the CCHP legislation tracking tool.
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State |
Bill Number |
Bill Title |
Last Action |
Description |
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IL |
Dental Practice |
Passed Both Houses |
Amends the Illinois Dental Practice Act |
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IL |
Clinic Social Work- Nonresident |
Passed Both Houses |
Clinical Social Work Practice Act |
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IL |
Insurance-Billing |
Passed Both Houses |
Amends the definition of a visit to include telehealth services |
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IN |
Telehealth matters
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Signed by President of the Senate |
Consolidates Medicaid telehealth language and adds specified health providers. |
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IN |
Juvenile law matters |
Signed by the Governor |
A juvenile court may recommend telehealth services as an alternative to a child receiving a diagnostic assessment and establishes grant program. |
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IN |
Interstate medical licensure compact |
Public Law 60 |
Adopts the interstate medical licensure compact. |
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MI |
Creates appropriation act |
Passed both Houses |
Appropriates funds to increase telemedicine capacity. |
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MI |
Health Occupation Veterinary |
Passed First Chamber |
During emergency a veterinarian may use telehealth until able to see in person. |
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MI |
Creates appropriation act |
Bill Introduced |
Funds for continued development and expansion of telemedicine capacity for families with children including specialists for children with special needs. |
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OH |
Provision of Telehealth Services |
Effective March 2022 |
Establishes and modifies the provision of telehealth services. Touches on consent, insurance, eligible providers, cost sharing requirements, and more. |
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OH |
Revises the medical marijuana law |
Referred to Committee |
Allows a certified physician to recommend medical marijuana via telemedicine. |
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OH |
Enter the Counseling Compact |
Referred to Committee |
Enters Ohio into the Counseling Compact. |
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