SB 538

Abstract

Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Criminal Code of 1961. Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to suspend the license of a physician who has not paid restitution for financial loss sustained as a result of insurance fraud or vendor fraud in relation to medical assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code committed by the physician, including any court costs and attorney fees. Provides that a person convicted of insurance fraud or recipient fraud, unauthorized use of medical assistance, or vendor fraud in relation to the provision of medical assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code shall be ordered to pay monetary restitution to a person for any financial loss sustained by that person as a result of the violation, including any court costs and attorney fees. Provides that an order of restitution also includes expenses incurred and paid in connection with any medical evaluation or treatment. Provides that State licensing agencies, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall coordinate enforcement efforts relating to acts of insurance fraud or recipient fraud, unauthorized use of medical assistance, or vendor fraud in relation to medical assistance under the Illinois Public Aid Code.