The Illinois Healthcare Arbitration Act applies to all agreements to arbitrate claims arising from the provision of healthcare services. The employees of a hospital or healthcare provider are deemed to be parties to every healthcare arbitration agreement entered into by their employer. Similarly, minor children are bound by arbitration agreements entered into by their parents, even if the parent is also a minor. Discovery is available to all parties in arbitration proceedings. Unless the parties agree that a single arbitrator will conduct the proceedings, a panel of three arbitrators will be selected. Each party will choose one arbitrator and then those two arbitrators will select the third. Compensation and expenses of arbitrators will be apportioned equally among the parties. Lastly, arbitrators, whether they are appointed by the court or chosen by the parties, will be compensated not more than $100 for their services and other necessary expenses.