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This bill establishes the Tennessee Physician Workforce Information Act, which requires the state Department of Health to gather comprehensive insights about physicians practicing in Tennessee. Specifically, the department must contact qualified medical organizations to collect information on topics such as physicians' perceived strengths and weaknesses, challenges in recruiting and retaining medical professionals, impacts of physician burnout and administrative burdens, opportunities to improve medical education and training, potential for telehealth expansion, and physician employment conditions. The department is mandated to compile this information into two reports: a preliminary report due by December 31, 2025, and a final report due by December 31, 2026. Both reports must be submitted to the chairmen of the senate health and welfare committee and the house committee responsible for health-related matters. The reports will include a list of participating organizations and their findings or recommendations, with the goal of understanding and addressing challenges in Tennessee's physician workforce. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state's intent to proactively address potential medical workforce issues.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0554&ga=114