Earlier this year, Illinois became one of the first states in the country to expand telehealth protections and coverage requirements beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency. Advocates for the measure are optimistic it will help sustain advancements in telehealth, which reached new heights during the pandemic.

While technology broke down barriers in areas like behavioral health, patients have started to return in person to hospitals and clinics for other services. Meanwhile, some parts of the state still struggle with access to broadband and the infrastructure needed to utilize the technology.

A panel of experts will dig into what’s next for telehealth at a Health News Illinois virtual panel, Monday, Oct. 25.

Panelists:

Michelle Conger, CEO, OSF HealthCare OnCall Digital Health
Dr. Lee Francis, CEO, Erie Family Health Centers
Laura Minzer, President, Illinois Life & Health Insurance Council
Dr. Mathew Philip, Senior Vice President Clinical Innovation, Duly Health and Care

Event Details:
Monday, Oct. 25
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Register to receive the livestream link prior to the event.

The 2021 Health News Illinois Event Series is sponsored by:
AARP Illinois
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Illinois Primary Health Care Association
Novo Nordisk
Third Horizon Strategies