REG-OPT-SURG COMGMT AGRMT

Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Provides that surgical comanagement of patients by eye care providers is permitted in certain circumstances. Provides that no comanaging eye care provider may receive a percentage of the global surgical fee that exceeds the relative value of services provided to the comanaged patient. Requires each eye care provider to be licensed or certified and qualified for the services provided to the patient. Requires the patient or legal guardian to be fully informed in writing about the surgical comanagement arrangement and to sign a statement acknowledging that certain details of the arrangement have been fully explained. Requires comanaging eye care providers to establish written protocols governing the manner in which care will be provided to comanaged patients. Requires comanaging eye care providers to communicate regularly and in a timely manner regarding patients' care. Prohibits certain acts by comanaging eye care providers. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is responsible for enforcing the provisions. Allows the Department to adopt rules to implement the provisions. Provides that the provisions do not limit the tort liability of a licensee and that compliance with the provisions may not be construed as malpractice. Effective immediately.