House Sponsors: TURNER,ART. Short description: EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS-HOSPITALS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Hospital Licensing Act and the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Provides that no person shall participate in offering or making an exclusive contract for hospital services of a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches practicing other than emergency medicine, neonatology, pathology, radiology, or anesthesiology. Provides that no exclusive contract is permissible for pain management services performed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, including but not limited to physicians practicing anesthesiology. Provides that a violation of the provisions is a business offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for the first violation and $5,000 for a subsequent violation. Provides a right of action in the circuit court for violation of the Section. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status