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TN HB8002

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
08/07/2020
In Committee
08/12/2020
Crossed Over
08/12/2020
Passed
08/13/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 healthcare and its coverage under certain insurance policies and TennCare. It defines key terms like "originating site" and "provider-based telemedicine," and requires health insurance entities to provide coverage and reimbursement for healthcare services delivered through telehealth and provider-based telemedicine without discrimination based on the patient's geographic location. The bill also clarifies the standards of care and licensure requirements for healthcare providers offering telehealth services. Additionally, it amends the Tennessee Code to address reimbursement for telehealth and provider-based telemedicine under the state's medical assistance program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (61)

William Lamberth (R)* Charlie Baum (R),  Clark Boyd (R),  Rush Bricken (R),  David Byrd (R),  Dale Carr (R),  Scott Cepicky (R),  Mark Cochran (R),  John Crawford (R),  Clay Doggett (R),  Bill Dunn (R),  Rick Eldridge (R),  Jeremy Faison (R),  Bob Freeman (D),  Ron Gant (R),  Johnny Garrett (R),  Bruce Griffey (R),  Rusty Grills (R),  Curtis Halford (R),  Mark Hall (R),  G.A. Hardaway (D),  Kirk Haston (R),  David Hawk (R),  Patsy Hazlewood (R),  Esther Helton (R),  Dan Howell (R),  Bud Hulsey (R),  Chris Hurt (R),  Kelly Keisling (R),  Doc Kumar (R),  Justin Lafferty (R),  London Lamar (D),  Mary Littleton (R),  Susan Lynn (R),  Pat Marsh (R),  Debra Moody (R),  Jerome Moon (R),  Brandon Ogles (R),  Jason Powell (D),  Dennis Powers (R),  John Ragan (R),  Bob Ramsey (R),  Tim Rudd (R),  Iris Rudder (R),  Lowell Russell (R),  Cameron Sexton (R),  Jerry Sexton (R),  Paul Sherrell (R),  Robin Smith (R),  Mike Sparks (R),  Bryan Terry (R),  Chris Todd (R),  Joe Towns (D),  Ron Travis (R),  Kevin Vaughan (R),  Kevin Vaughan (R),  Terri Weaver (R),  Mark White (R),  Sam Whitson (R),  Dave Wright (R),  Jason Zachary (R), 

Last Action

Pub. Ch. 4 (on 08/27/2020)

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