Section 591.165  Physician Monitoring

a)         The physician’s waiver will be monitored throughout the period of the service obligation.  Components in the monitoring process include, but are not limited to, the physician’s verification reports, correspondence, e-mails, and telephone calls.

b)         The physician and physician’s employer shall fully and promptly cooperate with the Department’s efforts to monitor and verify compliance with the waiver, including providing supporting documentation of waiver compliance.

c)         The physician and physician’s employer shall maintain records necessary to document compliance with the waiver and immediately notify the Department of any breaches of the waiver or of problems or concerns.

d)         The Department will relay any questions and concerns regarding the waiver to the physician (or physician’s authorized representative) in writing.  The physician or physician’s authorized representative must respond in writing addressing the concerns.

(Source:  Added at 47 Ill. Reg. 3093, effective February 21, 2023)