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This bill removes existing requirements related to prior authorization communications in Tennessee healthcare settings. Specifically, the bill eliminates two legal provisions: first, it removes Tennessee Code Section 63-1-171 in its entirety, which previously mandated that healthcare providers notify patients about communications with health insurance entities or healthcare facilities regarding additional information needed for processing a prior authorization request. Second, the bill deletes subdivision (a)(4) from Tennessee Code Section 56-6-705, which previously required utilization review agents to notify both the enrollee and the provider or healthcare facility when additional information was needed to make a determination on a prior authorization request. Prior authorization is a process where healthcare providers must obtain advance approval from insurance companies before performing certain medical services or treatments. By removing these notification requirements, the bill reduces administrative obligations for healthcare providers and insurance entities, potentially streamlining the prior authorization process. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 3 of the document.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1063&ga=114