The "Team Based Health Care Act" is designed to promote 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 and mandates that these professionals operate within a structured team environment, detailing guidelines for collaboration and supervision. It also requires that practice agreements and scope of practice guidelines incorporate the involvement of the patient care team physician, ensuring that patients are informed about their care team and the roles of each member.

To facilitate the implementation of this act, the bill establishes the Team Based Health Care Committee, which will assist the Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing in overseeing team-based practices. This committee will consist of diverse healthcare professionals and will be responsible for recommending regulations, auditing practice relationships, and reviewing practice agreements for compliance. Additionally, the bill mandates the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to produce a report within six months on proposed incentives for healthcare professionals to work in patient care teams, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The act also includes provisions for conflict of interest rules for committee members and requires support from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, funded by licensing fees. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval, with compliance required within six months for all related practice agreements.