This document discusses the use of telemedicine in Illinois in providing written or oral opinions about diagnosis or treatment as a result of transmission of individual patient data by telephonic, electronic, or other means.

What this document will cover:

• Telemedicine laws
• Privacy and documentation
• Telemedicine best practices
• Medicare and Medicaid 
• Informed consent for telemedicine

This document will improve your understanding of:

• What is not telemedicine in Illinois
• Licensure issues in telemedicine
• Reimbursement for telemedicine
• HIPAA applications for telemedicine