Bill Status of HB4935  102nd General Assembly

Short Description:  HEALTHCARE JOBS-FEE SPLITTING

House Sponsors
Rep. Dan Reitz - Angelo Saviano - Thomas Holbrook - Patricia R. Bellock - Robert F. Flider, Naomi D. Jakobsson, JoAnn D. Osmond, Sandra M. Pihos, Patrick J. Verschoore, Renée Kosel, Linda Chapa LaVia, Lisa M. Dugan, Randy Ramey, Jr., David E. Miller, Rich Brauer, André M. Thapedi and Carol A. Sente

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Michael W. Frerichs)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 5/16from Ch. 111, par. 7616
225 ILCS 15/15from Ch. 111, par. 5365
225 ILCS 20/19from Ch. 111, par. 6369
225 ILCS 25/23from Ch. 111, par. 2323
225 ILCS 30/95from Ch. 111, par. 8401-95
225 ILCS 50/18from Ch. 111, par. 7418
225 ILCS 55/85from Ch. 111, par. 8351-85
225 ILCS 60/22.3 new
225 ILCS 63/110
225 ILCS 65/70-5was 225 ILCS 65/10-45
225 ILCS 75/19from Ch. 111, par. 3719
225 ILCS 84/90
225 ILCS 85/30from Ch. 111, par. 4150
225 ILCS 90/17from Ch. 111, par. 4267
225 ILCS 95/21from Ch. 111, par. 4621
225 ILCS 100/24from Ch. 111, par. 4824
225 ILCS 106/95
225 ILCS 107/80
225 ILCS 110/16from Ch. 111, par. 7916
225 ILCS 125/105
225 ILCS 130/75
225 ILCS 135/95
225 ILCS 412/75


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends several Acts that regulate the medical and healthcare professions. In a provision in those Acts concerning fee-splitting or directly or indirectly giving to or receiving from certain persons or entities any fee, commission, rebate, or other form of compensation for any professional services not actually or personally rendered, provides that the provision does not prohibit contractual or employment arrangements with health care professionals or providers, such as physicians, physician practices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, or other entities, except as otherwise prohibited by law. Provides that contractual and employment arrangements with health care professionals or providers may include arrangements for compensation, use of space, staff, equipment, health insurance, pension, or other benefits for the provision of services within the scope of the licensee's practice under that specific Act. Amends the Medical Practice Act. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits physicians, physician practices, or entities authorized by law to employ physicians from also employing other licensed health care workers and other persons. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 47/50 new

In all of the Acts included in the amendatory Act, other than the Medical Practice Act of 1987, amends a provision concerning fee-splitting or directly or indirectly giving to or receiving from certain persons or entities any fee, commission, rebate, or other form of compensation for any professional services not actually or personally rendered. Provides that nothing in the provision affects any bona fide independent contractor or employment arrangements among health care professionals, health facilities, health care providers, or other entities, except as otherwise prohibited by law. Provides that any employment arrangements may include provisions for compensation, health insurance, pension, or other employment benefits for the provision of services within the scope of the licensee's practice under the Act. In all of the Acts included in the amendatory Act, other than the Medical Practice Act of 1987 and the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987, provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to require an employment arrangement to receive professional fees for services rendered. Amends the Health Care Worker Self-Referral Act. Sets forth provision that, with respect to statutorily required referrals for physical therapy services, occupational therapy services, athletic trainer services, or genetic counselor services, a patient shall be informed that he or she may request a referral for these services outside or independent of the authorized referring health care worker's group practice, facility, or health professional's or provider's office.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/14/2010HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Reitz
  1/14/2010HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano
  1/15/2010HouseFirst Reading
  1/15/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/26/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  1/26/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  1/26/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
  1/26/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. JoAnn D. Osmond
  1/26/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
  1/27/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
  2/3/2010HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
  2/3/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
  2/9/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel
  2/18/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  2/25/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M. Gordon
  2/25/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan
  3/3/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr.
  3/3/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David E. Miller
  3/9/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rich Brauer
  3/11/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. André M. Thapedi
  3/12/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  3/12/2010HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider
  3/15/2010HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/16/2010HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M. Gordon
  3/18/2010HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente
  3/19/2010HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) March 26, 2010
  3/19/2010HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
  3/25/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Health Care Licenses Committee
  3/25/2010HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/25/2010HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 009-001-000
  3/25/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/25/2010HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
  3/26/2010HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May
  3/26/2010HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 082-022-004
  4/6/2010SenateArrive in Senate
  4/6/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/6/2010SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Frerichs
  4/6/2010SenateFirst Reading
  4/6/2010SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die