Code · Illinois · Chapter 225 — PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS · Act 53

Sec. 5. Purpose.

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Sec. 5. Purpose. The Task Force on Internationally-Licensed Health Care Professionals is created within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. The Task Force shall aim to:

(1)remove barriers to licensure and practice for health care professionals licensed

and practicing in other countries to get licensed and practice in the State;

(2)address the health care workforce shortage in the State by increasing the supply

of culturally competent physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals; and

(3)protect the safety of patients and the broader public.