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This bill makes several amendments to Tennessee's health facilities commission regulations. First, it modifies the appointment process for the assisted-care living facility industry representative on the commission, allowing the governor to choose this member from lists of qualified persons submitted by groups like the Tennessee Center for Assisted Living. Second, the bill requires the commission to ensure that nursing home inspections are conducted no more than 15 months prior to December 31, 2026, and mandates that the commission submit a report by June 1, 2025, detailing how they will meet this inspection timeline. Third, the bill directs the commission to negotiate with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to secure procedural flexibility in regulating the commission, including pursuing a block grant waiver amendment. The commission must then report on the progress of these negotiations to key legislative leaders by January 31, 2026. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, with the goal of improving oversight and regulatory processes for health facilities in Tennessee.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0882&ga=114