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TN SB8003
As enacted, makes various changes to the law concerning the electronic delivery of health care and its coverage under certain insurance policies and TennCare. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Section 63-1-155.
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Introduced
08/10/2020
08/10/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/27/2020
08/27/2020
Introduced Session
111th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, makes various changes to the law concerning the electronic delivery of health care and its coverage under certain insurance policies and TennCare. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Section 63-1-155.
AI Summary
This bill makes various changes to the law concerning the electronic delivery of health care and its coverage under certain insurance policies and TennCare. It defines key terms like "originating site," "provider-based telemedicine," and "telehealth," and establishes requirements for health insurance entities to provide coverage and reimbursement for healthcare services delivered through telehealth and provider-based telemedicine without considering the patient's geographic location. The bill also specifies that healthcare services provided through telehealth and provider-based telemedicine must comply with state licensure requirements and are subject to the same standard of care as in-person healthcare services. Additionally, the bill amends the law related to the practice of telemedicine by healthcare providers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Jack Johnson (R)*,
Paul Bailey (R),
Richard Briggs (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
Paul Rose (R),
Art Swann (R),
Ken Yager (R),
Jeff Yarbro (D),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 4 (on 08/27/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB8003&ga=111 |
| BillText | http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/111/2nd Extraordinary Session/pc0004EOS.pdf |
| SA8002 | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Amend/SA8002.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA8002 (19208) | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Fiscal/FM2915.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Bill/SB8003.pdf |
| HB8002 | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Fiscal/HB8002.pdf |
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