Illinois laws allow medical professionals accused of sexual misconduct to continue practicing due to gaps and slow disciplinary action.
A Tribune investigation reveals gaps in Illinois laws and slow disciplinary action from the licensing agency, allowing medical professionals accused of sexual misconduct to continue practicing and harming additional patients. The state's laws don't require police or prosecutors to notify the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation about investigations into healthcare providers, and Illinois law doesn't require medical providers to inform patients about police investigations or disciplinary actions. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has recently added resources to investigate complaints, but calls for increased transparency and tightened loopholes persist to better protect patients.
February 25, 2024
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