Relating To Insurance. [HB-2303]
Prohibits health maintenance organizations from discriminating against certain health care providers that meet the terms and conditions for participation established by the health maintenance organization.
HB-2303: Relating To Insurance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki
Referred To Hlt, Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/26/2024
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 5, Part 4, relative to newborn screening. [SB-1791]
As enacted, requires the department, when screening for a condition is not implemented within 36 months of being added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, to provide a report on the status and the reason for delay to the health and welfare committee of the senate, the health committee of the house, the genetics advisory committee of the department, and the Tennessee rare disease advisory council. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 5, Part 4.
SB-1791: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 5, Part 4, relative to newborn screening.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Effective Date(s) 07/01/2024 on 05/01/2024
You have voted SB-1804: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to contraceptives..
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 9, relative to medication administration. [SB-1793]
As enacted, allows unlicensed persons who have completed a competency-based training program, and who are employed by certain personal support service agencies licensed under law relative to mental health, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities, to administer certain medications to individuals who are incapable of self-administration in the individual's home; prohibits administration of certain medications by unlicensed persons. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 9.
SB-1793: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 1, Part 9, relative to medication administration.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Effective Date(s) 04/19/2024 on 04/29/2024
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to medical records. [HB-1882]
As enacted, requires a healthcare provider to provide to a patient or the patient’s authorized representative a full copy of the patient’s medical records within 10 working days of receipt of a written request by the patient or representative, instead of providing a full copy or a summary of the records; requires a healthcare provider to provide to a principal or an attorney in fact acting pursuant to a durable power of attorney for health care a full copy of the principal’s medical records within 10 working days of receipt of a written request
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HB-1882: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to medical records.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kip Capley
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 831 on 05/09/2024
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to medical records. [SB-1766]
As enacted, requires a healthcare provider to provide to a patient or the patient’s authorized representative a full copy of the patient’s medical records within 10 working days of receipt of a written request by the patient or representative, instead of providing a full copy or a summary of the records; requires a healthcare provider to provide to a principal or an attorney in fact acting pursuant to a durable power of attorney for health care a full copy of the principal’s medical records within 10 working days of receipt of a written request
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SB-1766: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to medical records.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley
Effective Date(s) 07/01/2024 on 05/09/2024
Relating To Insurance. [SB-2887]
Prohibits health maintenance organizations from discriminating against certain health care providers that meet the terms and conditions for participation established by the health maintenance organization.
SB-2887: Relating To Insurance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Referred To Hhs, Cpn. on 01/24/2024
Relating To Health Care. [HB-1966]
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Effective 1/1/2025.
HB-1966: Relating To Health Care.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
The Committee(s) On Hlt Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/02/2024
Relating To The Department Of Health. [SB-2538]
Requires the Department of Health to fully fund programs and services under its jurisdiction and fill vacant positions on the island of Molokai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
SB-2538: Relating To The Department Of Health.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Reported From Hhs (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2416) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Wam. on 02/15/2024
Relating To Health Care. [SB-2605]
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide health insurance coverage for various sexual and reproductive health care services. Applies this coverage to health benefits plans under the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund. Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to submit a report to the Legislature. Establishes a Reproductive Health Care Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-2605: Relating To Health Care.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Received Notice Of Senate Conferees (sen. Com. No. 722). on 04/19/2024