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Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois State Medical Society lauded an Executive Order from Governor J.B. Pritzker requiring health insurer coverage of telehealth services. The move comes in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Paul E. Pedersen, MD, President of the Illinois State Medical Society, released the following statement Thursday afternoon:
"The Illinois State Medical Society applauds Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order requiring health insurer coverage of telehealth services." Dr. Pedersen said. "We reached out to his office yesterday with the Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeking . . .