The "Team Based Health Care Act" is designed to improve collaborative healthcare practices in South Carolina by establishing a framework for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Physician Assistants (PAs), and Anesthesiologist's Assistants (AAs) to function as part of a patient care team across various practice settings. The bill introduces definitions related to team-based healthcare, mandates that these professionals operate within a structured team environment, and outlines guidelines for collaboration and supervision by physicians. Furthermore, it requires the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to work with relevant boards to recommend incentives that promote team-based practices.

To support the implementation of this act, a "Team Based Health Care Committee" will be created to assist the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing in overseeing team-based healthcare issues. This committee will include various healthcare professionals and will be tasked with recommending regulations, auditing practice relationships, and reviewing practice agreements for compliance. The act also emphasizes patient awareness of team member roles and establishes communication protocols within the patient care team. Additionally, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is mandated to produce a report within six months of the act's effective date, focusing on proposed incentives for healthcare professionals to work in team settings, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval, with all practice agreements needing to comply within six months.