Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Healthcare Quality and Access Act of 2025." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 34; Title 42; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68; Title 71 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024.

HB 970, titled the "Tennessee Healthcare Quality and Access Act of 2025," modifies Tennessee's certificate of need (CON) requirements for healthcare facilities. It requires state approval before new construction, bed increases (especially in nursing homes), bed relocations, or facility moves, with exemptions allowed if 95% of patients remain in the same zip codes and access for underserved groups isn’t reduced. The bill mandates public notice via newspaper publication for proposed projects and establishes a process for simultaneous review of competing applications. It directly affects hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare providers seeking to expand, relocate, or change services in Tennessee.