92nd General Assembly
Summary of HB0377
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House Sponsors:
RYDER.

Short description: 
CORPORATE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE                                             

Synopsis of Bill as introduced:
        Creates the Corporate Practice of Medicine Act.    Provides  that      
   only  specified  entities shall practice medicine, hold themselves out      
   to practice medicine, furnish medical services,  advertise  under  the      
   name  of  a licensed physician, or solicit through themselves or their      
   agents, officers, employees, directors, or trustees  on  behalf  of  a      
   licensed  physician.   Provides  that  employing  entities  may employ      
   physicians to practice medicine in all of its branches  provided  that      
   certain  requirements  are met.  Provides a right of action in circuit      
   court and specifies recovery for a violation of  the  Act.   Effective      
   September 30, 2001.                                                         
        HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1.                                                 
          Deletes reference to:                                                
          New Act                                                              
          Adds reference to:                                                   
          210 ILCS 85/10.5 new                                                 
        Deletes everything.  Amends the Hospital Licensing Act.   Adds  a      
   Section  concerning  physicians  employment  by hospitals and hospital      
   affiliates.  Provides the caption only.                                     
 
Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE

   Last action date: JAN-07-2003

           Location: House

 Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE -   1     SENATE -   0


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