SB 2635

Abstract

Amends 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.