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3 days ago

Committee advances bill to end COPPA and align CON timing in Northeast Tennessee The House Health Committee voted to advance HB 2278, a bill that removes regional COPPA oversight and shifts regulatory oversight to the attorney general; an amendment passed to dissolve Certificate of Need (CON) requirements in the COPPA footprint and convert them to licensure timing to introduce competition in Northeast Tennessee.

Tennessee's House Health Committee just passed a bill that could shake up healthcare competition by eliminating regional oversight—are patient protections at risk?

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3 days ago

House Health Committee advances broad package of health bills including stem cell, nursing oversight and workforce measures The committee advanced a suite of health bills ranging from stem cell therapy guardrails to nursing education oversight, childcare funding pilots, licensure consolidation debate and multiple administrative cleanups; most passed by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

The Tennessee House Health Committee has just advanced a wide-ranging slate of health bills, including significant measures on stem cell therapy, childcare workforce age changes, and lead testing for WIC participants.

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1 week ago

Committee advances CORE Act to centralize certain health licensure functions Leader Johnson's administration bill, titled the CORE Act, would consolidate several smaller health licensing boards under a commissioner-issued licensing agency in the Department of Health; the bill passed the committee and will move to the calendar after departmental testimony affirmed cost and efficiency benefits.

Tennessee is taking a bold step towards efficiency in healthcare with the CORE Act, aiming to streamline multiple licensing boards under one umbrella for faster, cost-effective services.

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2 weeks ago

Tennessee committee advances bill to centralize some health licensing functions The Health and Welfare Committee approved an amendment and advanced Senate Bill 2227, a governor-backed measure to centralize certain licensure and rulemaking functions in the Department of Health and allow commissioner-issued licenses for some professions to reduce delays caused by boards that lack quorums.

Tennessee is taking a bold step to streamline health licensing processes by centralizing functions within the Department of Health, aiming to eliminate delays caused by board quorum issues!

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3 weeks ago

Department of Health seeks millions for dental access, Ryan White insurance coverage and rural health; committee forwards budget The Department of Health presented an FY27 request including $24M for the Healthy Smiles dental pilot, continued LMU dental support, an $18M increase for the Ryan White Insurance Assistance Program to cover premium spikes, naloxone purchases and rural health transformation projects; the committee voted to send the budget to Finance.

Tennessee's Department of Health is pushing for a groundbreaking $24 million budget to expand dental care, stabilize HIV coverage, and enhance rural health initiatives!

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1 month ago

Health Department outlines $206.9M first-year plan for federal rural health grant; lawmakers press for sustainability and oversight The Department of Health asked the finance committee to approve use of a CMS Rural Health Transformation award (about $206.9 million for year one) as part of a five-year plan that includes competitive and noncompetitive components; senators questioned sustainability, benchmarks, procurement and the plan's scope across 17 initiatives.

Tennessee's Health Department is seeking $206.9 million for a groundbreaking five-year Rural Health Transformation plan, but lawmakers are raising crucial questions about sustainability and project clarity.

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1 month ago

Senate Health Committee reports several professional and technical bills to the calendar The committee advanced a set of technical and professional bills including a nurse/physician nutrition CE requirement, a honey‑producer retail threshold change, podiatry practice modernization and a respite‑care exemption expansion; votes were recorded and each bill was sent to calendar or the next committee.

Tennessee's Senate Health Committee just advanced a series of impactful bills that could reshape healthcare and support local producers—are you ready for the changes?

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1 month ago

House Health committee hears bill targeting out-of-state abortion-pill shipments, rolls measure three weeks The House Health Full Committee heard a proposal to create a cause of action for families of unborn children allegedly harmed by out-of-state abortion-pill suppliers and testimony from a pregnancy-center director; the committee then rolled House Bill 5 for three weeks.

Tennessee's House Health Committee is grappling with a controversial bill that could hold out-of-state abortion-pill suppliers legally accountable, amid harrowing testimonies from women affected by these drugs.

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1 month ago

Tennessee leaders point to classroom phone ban and new rural health dollars during HHS visit Tennessee legislative leaders used the HHS visit to highlight a new law banning phones during instruction, a SNAP waiver, and what they described as more than $200 million per year for rural health under a federal transformation act.

Tennessee officials are making headlines with a new law banning phones in classrooms and securing over $200 million annually to boost rural healthcare!

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1 month ago

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Tennessee, pledges drug‑price cuts, AI fraud fights and rural health funding On a Tennessee visit, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlined federal steps he said will lower drug prices, expand rural health funding and use AI to detect Medicare/Medicaid fraud; he also previewed an April report on baby‑formula contaminants and urged diet-based prevention strategies for child health.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking bold steps to tackle rising drug costs and chronic health issues, promising lower prices and innovative AI solutions for Medicare fraud.

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8 months ago

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9 months ago

Joint committee approves eight-year extension for Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Committee votes unanimously to extend Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact until February 1934.

Tennessee's Joint Committee just voted unanimously to extend the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact for eight more years, ensuring seamless access to care across state lines!

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11 months ago

Tennessee confirms two additional measles cases bringing statewide total to 6 The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed two more measles cases, bringing the statewide total to six.

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11 months ago

Measles outbreak spreads throughout country, 4 confirmed cases in Tennessee As the measles outbreak spreads from state to state, Tennessee has confirmed four cases in the upper central portion of the state, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.

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11 months ago

Tennessee Health Department to educate on living organ donation by July 2025 Tennessee Health Department plans public education on living organ donation benefits and insurance access.

Tennessee is set to revolutionize organ donation awareness with House Bill 427, aiming to educate the public on the life-saving benefits and insurance implications of becoming a living donor.

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1 year ago

Tennessee General Assembly revises health code with House Bill 1310 amendments Tennessee amends health code regulations to adjust food inspection frequency.

Tennessee's new House Bill 1310 may revolutionize food safety standards, but could less frequent inspections put public health at risk?

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1 year ago

Tennessee committee advances House Bill 533 on fertility treatment rights Committee votes unanimously to support House Bill 533, affirming rights to fertility treatments.

Tennessee's Health Committee just made a groundbreaking move by unanimously approving House Bill 533, safeguarding access to fertility treatments and contraceptives for all!

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1 year ago

Tennessee health department outlines plan to improve poor health outcomes The Tennessee Department of Health seeks investment to enhance local health services and outcomes.

Tennessee's health outcomes rank among the lowest in the nation, but state leaders are urging for investment and collaboration to spark transformative change.

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1 year ago

Tennessee committee approves bills on transplant care and pharmacy services expansion Tennessee lawmakers advance House Bills 395 and 693 enhancing transplant care and pharmacy practices.

Tennessee's Health Committee just took major steps to revolutionize healthcare access, approving pivotal bills that promise better post-transplant care and expanded pharmacy services for residents.

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1 year ago

Medical experts call for review of federal indemnity levels for vaccinations Experts question the sustainability of federal indemnity payments for vaccination programs.

Tennessee's health future is at a crossroads as federal funding uncertainties raise alarm bells for vital vaccination programs.

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1 year ago

Tennessee legislature adds alpha gal syndrome to reportable diseases list Legislation aims to improve tracking and awareness of alpha gal syndrome in Tennessee.

Tennessee is taking a bold step to combat alpha gal syndrome, a hidden health crisis affecting thousands, but will it be enough to raise awareness and protect those impacted?

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1 year ago

Tennessee adds alpha gal syndrome to reportable disease list amid growing concerns Legislation mandates reporting of alpha gal syndrome due to rising allergy cases in Tennessee.

Tennessee is taking a bold step to combat the alarming rise of alpha gal syndrome by proposing legislation to officially report this serious health threat.

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1 year ago

Tennessee updates syphilis testing requirements to combat rising congenital cases Legislation mandates additional syphilis and hepatitis screenings during pregnancy in Tennessee.

Tennessee is facing a staggering 548% surge in congenital syphilis cases, prompting lawmakers to push for critical new testing requirements to protect mothers and their infants.

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1 year ago

Health officials warn of rising cancer and heart disease linked to tobacco use Officials discuss urgent need to address tobacco and vaccination decline impacting public health.

Tennessee's health crisis deepens as alarming vaping trends among youth spark fears of rising heart disease and cancer, alongside a troubling decline in vaccination rates.

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1 year ago

Representative Gantt warns of seismic changes in safety net policies Gantt anticipates significant changes under the new D.C. administration's safety net policies.

Tennessee's health safety net could face "seismic changes" as new federal policies loom on the horizon.

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