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This bill makes several changes to Tennessee's health-related licensure regulations. It removes the requirement that health-related board licenses be signed by board members, and authorizes board presiding officers to divide boards into panels of at least three members to conduct contested case hearings or disciplinary matters. The bill expands the medical records that healthcare providers must make available for inspection to include patient billing records, which must be provided within ten business days of a request from the Department of Health. The bill also clarifies confidentiality provisions, specifying that identifying information related to disciplinary charges (such as complainant, witness, or patient details) can only be disclosed in response to a law enforcement subpoena. Additionally, the bill updates licensing requirements for respiratory therapists, including specifying educational credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) that must be obtained for certification as a certified respiratory therapist (CRT) or registered respiratory therapist (RRT). The legislation aims to streamline administrative processes for health-related licensing boards and provide clearer guidelines for record-keeping and disclosure.

Health and Social Services

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1284&ga=114