Senate Sponsors: REA. House Sponsors: RYDER-KLINGLER Short description: HOSP LIC ACT-MED STAFF Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides procedures for hospitals to close membership in the medical staff or department of the hospital. Provides that the minimum procedures for applicants for medical staff membership also apply to pre-applicants and those requesting an application. Provides that current members of the medical staff shall be given written notice of an adverse decision concerning medical staff or clinical privileges and written notice of a final adverse decision by the hospital governing board, both of which are subject to waiver. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that hospitals that require medical staff members to possess faculty status with a specific institution of higher education are not required to comply with minimum procedures for pre-applicants when physicians do not possess faculty status. Defines "pre-applicant". Provides that any amendments to medical staff bylaws required because of this amendatory Act shall be adopted by July 1, 2001. Provides procedures for hospitals to close membership in the medical staff or department of the hospital. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0166 Last action date: 99-07-16 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status