HEALTHCARE JOBS-FEE SPLITTING Senate SponsorsSen. Michael W. Frerichs-Susan Garrett-Pamela J. Althoff-Iris Y. Martinez, Chris Lauzen and Linda Holmes House Sponsors(Rep. Dan Reitz-Angelo Saviano-André M. Thapedi, Fred Crespo, Keith Farnham, Robert F. Flider, Charles E. Jefferson, Mark L. Walker, Carol A. Sente and Eddie Washington) 12/2/2010SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1482 225 ILCS 5/16from Ch. 111, par. 7616225 ILCS 15/15from Ch. 111, par. 5365225 ILCS 20/19from Ch. 111, par. 6369225 ILCS 25/23from Ch. 111, par. 2323225 ILCS 30/95from Ch. 111, par. 8401-95225 ILCS 50/18from Ch. 111, par. 7418225 ILCS 55/85from Ch. 111, par. 8351-85225 ILCS 60/22.3 new225 ILCS 63/110225 ILCS 65/70-5was 225 ILCS 65/10-45225 ILCS 75/19from Ch. 111, par. 3719225 ILCS 84/90225 ILCS 85/30from Ch. 111, par. 4150225 ILCS 90/17from Ch. 111, par. 4267225 ILCS 95/21from Ch. 111, par. 4621225 ILCS 100/24from Ch. 111, par. 4824225 ILCS 106/95225 ILCS 107/80225 ILCS 110/16from Ch. 111, par. 7916225 ILCS 125/105225 ILCS 130/75225 ILCS 135/95225 ILCS 412/75Amends 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.Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 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.Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adds reference to:225 ILCS 47/50 newAmends 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. 1/21/2010SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 1/21/2010SenateFirst Reading 1/21/2010SenateReferred to Assignments 1/27/2010SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Susan Garrett 2/10/2010SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities 2/10/2010SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 2/11/2010SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 2/11/2010SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Lauzen 2/17/2010SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities 2/23/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 2/23/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 2/24/2010SenatePostponed - Licensed Activities 3/2/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 3/2/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 3/3/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities 3/3/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities 3/4/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted 3/8/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Licensed Activities 3/8/2010SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 009-001-000 3/8/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2010 3/8/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Licensed Activities 3/8/2010SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/9/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 3/9/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments 3/9/2010SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 3/10/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities 3/11/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 009-000-000 3/12/2010SenateSecond Reading 3/12/2010SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Frerichs 3/12/2010SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 15, 2010 3/15/2010SenateThird Reading - Passed; 045-000-000 3/16/2010HouseArrived in House 3/16/2010HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz 3/16/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading 3/16/2010HouseFirst Reading 3/16/2010HouseReferred to Rules Committee 4/8/2010HouseAssigned to Health Care Licenses Committee 4/21/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo 4/21/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham 4/21/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert F. Flider 4/21/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles E. Jefferson 4/21/2010HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 010-001-000 4/21/2010HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/21/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker 4/22/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente 4/22/2010HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington 4/22/2010HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 4/22/2010HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. André M. Thapedi 4/22/2010HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/22/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/27/2010HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 088-026-001 4/27/2010SenatePassed Both Houses 5/26/2010SenateSent to the Governor 7/23/2010SenateGovernor Vetoed 11/4/2010SenatePlaced Calendar Total Veto November 16, 2010 11/4/2010SenateMotion Filed Override Governor Veto Sen. Michael W. Frerichs 11/17/2010Senate3/5 Vote Required 11/17/2010SenateOverride Governor Veto - Senate Passed 041-009-001 11/18/2010HouseArrived in House 11/18/2010HousePlaced on Calendar Total Veto November 29, 2010 11/29/2010HouseMotion Filed Override Governor Veto Rep. Dan Reitz 11/29/2010House3/5 Vote Required 11/29/2010HouseOverride Governor Veto - House Passed 083-029-000 11/29/2010SenateBoth Houses Override Total Veto 12/2/2010SenateEffective Date November 29, 2010 12/2/2010SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 96-1482