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TN SB1380

TN SB1380
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to ambulance services.

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, decreases from five to three the number of business days an ambulance service provider has to furnish to a patient or their authorized representative a copy of the patient's run record upon written request; decreases from five to three the number of business days an ambulance service provider has to furnish a copy of the patient's run record to a surveyor employed by the health facilities commission upon written request. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 68 and Title 71.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to reduce the timeframe for ambulance service providers to respond to written requests for patient run records. Specifically, the legislation shortens the required response time from five business days to three business days for two scenarios: (1) when a patient or their authorized representative requests a copy of their own run record, and (2) when a surveyor employed by the health facilities commission requests a patient's run record. A "run record" in ambulance services is a detailed document that chronicles the medical care and transportation provided during an emergency medical service call. The bill aims to expedite the process of accessing these important medical documents, potentially improving response times and information accessibility for patients and healthcare oversight professionals. The amendment will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee (on 02/12/2025)
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