Health Care

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, revises various provisions relating to health care including provisions governing tobacco surcharges in state employee and retiree group insurance plans. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71. [SB-3829]
As introduced, revises various provisions relating to health care including provisions governing tobacco surcharges in state employee and retiree group insurance plans. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 56 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Kyle Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. C,l&a Comm. on 03/08/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, abolishes the oversight committee on long-term care. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5. [SB-3822]
As introduced, abolishes the oversight committee on long-term care. - Amends TCA Title 71, Chapter 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson P2c, Ref. To S.gw,h&hr Comm. on 02/01/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, enacts the "Annual Coverage Assessment Act of 2010." - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71. [SB-3528]
As enacted, enacts the "Annual Coverage Assessment Act of 2010." - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey Pub. Ch. 909 on 05/18/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, recognizes commissioner of health as state's e-health coordinator; administratively attaches the Tennessee health information committee to the department of health instead of the department of finance and administration; provides for commissioner of health instead of commissioner of commerce being chair of committee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 68. [SB-3525]
As introduced, recognizes commissioner of health as state's e-health coordinator; administratively attaches the Tennessee health information committee to the department of health instead of the department of finance and administration; provides for commissioner of health instead of commissioner of commerce being chair of committee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 56 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S.gw,h&hr Comm. on 04/06/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, enacts "Tennessee Health Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. [SB-3498]
As introduced, enacts "Tennessee Health Freedom Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mae Beavers Rcvd. From S., Held On H. Desk. on 02/18/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, makes the selling of human breast milk a Class C misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 1. [SB-3422]
As introduced, makes the selling of human breast milk a Class C misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ophelia Ford P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/01/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, creates a stand-alone "department of intellectual and developmental disabilities." - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8; Title 12; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 45; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71. [SB-3341]
As enacted, creates a stand-alone "department of intellectual and developmental disabilities." - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3; Title 4; Title 8; Title 12; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 45; Title 49; Title 50; Title 53; Title 55; Title 56; Title 57; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1100 on 06/28/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, revises various provisions regarding the health equity commission. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 15, Part 4. [SB-3245]
As enacted, revises various provisions regarding the health equity commission. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 15, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Reginald Tate Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 905 on 05/18/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, expands scope of medical services for certain individuals who are eligible for medical assistance to include services provided by nonprofits created specifically to care for related individuals with disabilities. - Amends TCA Section 71-5-107. [SB-2833]
As introduced, expands scope of medical services for certain individuals who are eligible for medical assistance to include services provided by nonprofits created specifically to care for related individuals with disabilities. - Amends TCA Section 71-5-107.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Andy Berke Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S.gw,h&hr Comm. on 03/24/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, authorizes health, educational and housing facility corporations to lease or sell projects to clinics or to enter into a loan agreement with clinics with respect to such projects. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 101, Part 3. [SB-2804]
As enacted, authorizes health, educational and housing facility corporations to lease or sell projects to clinics or to enter into a loan agreement with clinics with respect to such projects. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 101, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris Pub. Ch. 977 on 06/07/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, clarifies that certain private act metropolitan hospital authorities are not exempt from antitrust law, federal or state, otherwise applicable to private hospitals. - Amends TCA Section 7-57-501 and Section 7-57-502. [SB-2752]
As introduced, clarifies that certain private act metropolitan hospital authorities are not exempt from antitrust law, federal or state, otherwise applicable to private hospitals. - Amends TCA Section 7-57-501 and Section 7-57-502.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Gw,h&hr Comm. on 04/06/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, adds an additional member to the health services and development agency, such member to be a representative of the ambulatory surgical treatment center community. - Amends TCA Section 68-11-1604(b). [SB-2746]
As enacted, adds an additional member to the health services and development agency, such member to be a representative of the ambulatory surgical treatment center community. - Amends TCA Section 68-11-1604(b).

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Kelsey Pub. Ch. 1119 on 07/06/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits coverage for abortion services under any health care plan through an exchange required to be established in this state pursuant to federal health care reform legislation. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4; Title 37, Chapter 10, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71. [SB-2687]
As introduced, prohibits coverage for abortion services under any health care plan through an exchange required to be established in this state pursuant to federal health care reform legislation. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4; Title 37, Chapter 10, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Diane Black Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. C,l&a Comm. on 02/22/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, prohibits coverage for abortion services under any health care plan through an exchange required to be established in this state pursuant to federal health care reform legislation. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4; Title 37, Chapter 10, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71. [SB-2686]
As enacted, prohibits coverage for abortion services under any health care plan through an exchange required to be established in this state pursuant to federal health care reform legislation. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4; Title 37, Chapter 10, Part 3; Title 39, Chapter 15, Part 2; Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Diane Black Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 879 on 05/11/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits the legislature from requiring any person to participate in any health care system or plan. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. [SB-2560]
As introduced, prohibits the legislature from requiring any person to participate in any health care system or plan. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mae Beavers Comp. Hb Subst (sends Sb To Dead Bill File) on 06/09/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits any provision of law from compelling any person, health care provider, or employer from participating in any health care system. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71. [SB-2490]
As introduced, prohibits any provision of law from compelling any person, health care provider, or employer from participating in any health care system. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Diane Black P2c, Ref. To S. C,l&a Comm. on 01/27/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, makes all schools, instead of just high schools, eligible for grants from the Tennessee center for diabetes prevention and health improvement; transfers, for administrative purposes, the Tennessee Center for diabetes prevention and health improvement from the department of finance and administration to the department of health. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 40, Part 4. [SB-2264]
As enacted, makes all schools, instead of just high schools, eligible for grants from the Tennessee center for diabetes prevention and health improvement; transfers, for administrative purposes, the Tennessee Center for diabetes prevention and health improvement from the department of finance and administration to the department of health. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 40, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Kyle Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 187 on 05/21/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires physicians to notify department of children's services when treating an infant addicted to alcohol or controlled substances; directs department to monitor such children. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 5 and Title 68. [SB-2095]
As introduced, requires physicians to notify department of children's services when treating an infant addicted to alcohol or controlled substances; directs department to monitor such children. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 5 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Gw,h&hr Comm. on 05/20/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, establishes requirements for home health companies to provide assistance with medication to clients; requires background checks of employees, recordkeeping, and waiver. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 7 and Title 68. [SB-2071]
As introduced, establishes requirements for home health companies to provide assistance with medication to clients; requires background checks of employees, recordkeeping, and waiver. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 7 and Title 68.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charlotte Burks Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S.gw,h&hr Comm. on 03/24/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, directs the board for licensing health care facilities to develop a rule to authorize certified medical technicians to administer medications to residents of assisted care living facilities and residential homes for the aged. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11. [SB-1991]
As introduced, directs the board for licensing health care facilities to develop a rule to authorize certified medical technicians to administer medications to residents of assisted care living facilities and residential homes for the aged. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S.gw,h&hr Comm. on 03/24/2010

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