Healthcare (Hospitals)

signed · Tennessee · House May 7, 2026

HJR 1549: Memorials, Recognition - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, HIV/AIDS treatment work -

This House Joint Resolution honors St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for its pioneering work in treating and preventing HIV/AIDS in children. The bill formally recognizes the hospital's decades of leadership in medical research, clinical trials, and community outreach that have transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable condition. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee legislature acknowledges St. Jude's specific contributions, such as reducing mother-to-child transmission rates and providing comprehensive care to vulnerable populations. The measure does not allocate funding or change laws but serves as an official commendation of the hospital's scientific and humanitarian achievements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill honors St. Jude's HIV/AIDS treatment work, recognizing medical advancements that transform a fatal diagnosis into a manageable condition.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 17, 2026

SB 2287: Health Care - As introduced, requires TennCare to create a methodology to make medicaid facility fee reimbursement rates for birthing centers comparable to rates for similar services provided at a hospital; requires the department of health to give priority to allocating federal rural health transformation program grant funds to birthing centers in rural counties and urban counties that serve residents of rural counties. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 71.

SB 2287 requires Tennessee's Medicaid program (TennCare) to create a method for setting birthing center reimbursement rates that match hospital rates for similar services, with annual increases tied to hospital rate changes. It also directs the state health department to prioritize allocating federal rural health grant funds to birthing centers in rural counties, and to second priority to urban centers serving rural residents without local birthing options. This bill directly affects birthing centers (especially in rural areas) and Medicaid beneficiaries who use these services. The key changes are concrete: standardized reimbursement rates and targeted grant funding to improve access to maternity care in underserved regions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid reimbursement parity for birthing centers and prioritizes rural funding, improving access to maternal care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid Women's Health

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signed · Tennessee · House Mar 26, 2026

HJR 908: Memorials, Recognition - HPV Awareness Day, March 4, 2026 -

House Joint Resolution 908 designates March 4, 2026, as HPV Awareness Day in Tennessee to raise public awareness about human papillomavirus (HPV) and the importance of vaccination for preventing HPV-related cancers. The resolution highlights that HPV is a common virus linked to cervical and oropharyngeal cancers - which occur at higher rates in Tennessee than the national average - and notes that vaccination coverage remains below optimal levels despite being recommended for ages 9-26. As a symbolic commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or requirements but aims to support public health efforts by drawing attention to existing prevention programs like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's HPV Cancer Prevention Program. This resolution serves as a non-binding recognition to encourage broader discussion about HPV vaccination and cancer prevention strategies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes HPV vaccination awareness to prevent cancer, aligning with public health initiatives and preventive care efforts in Tennessee.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Public Health

died · Tennessee · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 2558: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, increases from 15 to 30 days, the time before the originally scheduled health facilities commission meeting at which an applicant's certificate of need application is to be heard by the commission by which a healthcare institution wishing to oppose such application must file written notice with the commission, and about which the applicant's published letter of intent in a newspaper of general circulation in the proposed service area of the project must contain a statement of notice. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68, Title 71 and Chapter 985 of the Public Acts of 2024.

HB 2558 extends the deadline for healthcare facilities to file written opposition to new facility applications from 15 to 30 days before a commission hearing. This affects hospitals or healthcare institutions seeking to build or expand in Tennessee, as they must now give opponents more time to respond. The bill amends Tennessee law to require that public notices about proposed projects include a statement about this extended notice period. The change takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExtends opposition notice period to 30 days, increasing hurdles for new healthcare facility approvals and restricting market entry for new providers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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signed · Tennessee · House May 18, 2026

HB 2569: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, lowers the age of an inpatient from 65 to 50 or older when a hospital, each year from October 1 through March 1, must offer immunization against influenza disease prior to discharge; requires a hospital to offer immunization against pneumococcal disease to an inpatient aged 50 or older prior to discharge. - Amends TCA Title 68.

HB 2569 requires Tennessee hospitals to offer specific vaccinations to inpatients aged 50 or older before discharge. During flu season (October 1-March 1), hospitals must provide influenza vaccines to all patients 50+; pneumococcal vaccines must be offered year-round to the same age group. This bill lowers the age threshold from 65 to 50 for both requirements, directly affecting patients 50+ admitted to hospitals. The policy aims to increase vaccination rates among this demographic, aligning with CDC recommendations and requiring hospitals to provide these vaccines unless medically contraindicated or vaccine is unavailable. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to offer flu/pneumococcal vaccines to 50+ patients (lowering age from 65), expanding preventive care access and increasing vaccination rates per public health goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Public Health

signed · Tennessee · House May 27, 2026

HB 2503: Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, authorizes a health insurance entity to offer a short-term limited-duration plan and hospital indemnity coverage on the marketplace. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 12; Title 29; Title 35; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 42; Title 45; Title 47; Title 49; Title 50; Title 52; Title 53; Title 56; Title 58; Title 63; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 71.

HB 2503 reduces from 10 to 9 business days the time health insurance carriers must provide healthcare providers with their fee schedules after a written request. The bill requires insurers to deliver these fee schedules - either partial or full versions as requested - free of charge, in a standard spreadsheet format (like Microsoft Excel) to the provider's dedicated email address. This change directly affects healthcare providers who request fee schedules, aiming to streamline access to billing information under Tennessee law. The bill amends multiple sections of Tennessee Code related to health insurance but does not alter coverage or benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces insurer response time for fee schedules, improving provider access to billing information and streamlining administrative processes for healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

introduced · Tennessee · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2597: Health Care - As introduced, requires TennCare to create a methodology to make medicaid facility fee reimbursement rates for birthing centers comparable to rates for similar services provided at a hospital; requires the department of health to give priority to allocating federal rural health transformation program grant funds to birthing centers in rural counties and urban counties that serve residents of rural counties. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 71.

HB 2597 requires Tennessee's Medicaid program (TennCare) to set payment rates for birthing centers to match hospital rates for similar services, with annual increases aligned to hospital rate changes. It also directs the Tennessee Department of Health to prioritize federal grant funds for birthing centers in rural counties and for urban centers serving rural residents without nearby birthing options. This bill directly affects birthing centers, particularly in rural areas, by altering their Medicaid payment structure and federal grant eligibility. The key mechanisms are the rate comparability requirement and the funding priority system for rural maternal care access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equitable Medicaid reimbursement for birthing centers and prioritizes rural access, improving healthcare access and funding for maternal services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid

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in committee · Tennessee · House May 5, 2026

HB 2337: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, requires the attorney general, in making a decision as to whether to object to a public benefit hospital conveyance transaction, to consider whether the proceeds will be controlled as funds independently of the acquiring or related entities; makes certain exemptions. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 68 and Title 68, Chapter 11.

HB 2337 requires public benefit hospitals in Tennessee to provide written notice to the state attorney general and reporter at least 30 days before selling or transferring ownership of their facilities. This bill directly affects public benefit hospital entities and state oversight offices by adding a mandatory transparency step for such transactions. The key provision is the 30-day advance notice requirement, which must be submitted in writing. The bill amends Tennessee law to implement this notice period, without changing hospital ownership rules or financial obligations. (This is a procedural bill focused on disclosure timing.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires transparency in hospital sales to prevent hidden transfers, ensuring public oversight of healthcare facility ownership changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2496: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, prohibits a hospital from negotiating or entering into an anti-competitive agreement or engage in anti-competitive conduct with other hospitals in this state; prohibits state funds from being used to facilitate, or otherwise further, an activity that constitutes the active supervision of anti-competitive conduct in the healthcare sector. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 13.

SB 2496 prohibits Tennessee hospitals from negotiating or entering anti-competitive agreements with other hospitals or engaging in anti-competitive conduct. It also bans the use of state funds to support activities that supervise such anti-competitive behavior in healthcare. The bill amends the 1993 Hospital Cooperation Act to end the state's prior policy of allowing hospital mergers under state oversight, which the legislature determined failed to protect public interests. This law applies to new contracts and agreements executed on or after its effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits anti-competitive hospital agreements to protect public interests and promote fair competition in healthcare, aligning with patient access and market fairness indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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failed · Tennessee · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 2166: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As introduced, requires a blood bank to comply with a physician's order for an autologous blood donation or directed blood donation for a specific patient; requires a hospital to allow a patient who is scheduled for a medical procedure to provide an autologous blood donation or directed blood donation upon order of a physician. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 32.

HB 2166 requires blood banks to follow a physician's order for a patient's own blood donation (autologous) or a donation specifically designated for that patient (directed). It also mandates hospitals to permit such donations for patients scheduled for medical procedures, unless medically unsafe or incompatible with safety standards. The bill allows facilities to charge reasonable administrative fees but explicitly states it does not override existing federal or state blood safety, testing, or compatibility requirements. This directly affects patients needing scheduled procedures, blood banks, and hospitals by streamlining access to pre-donated blood while maintaining all current safety protocols.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires blood banks/hospitals to facilitate patient-specific blood donations, improving access to safe transfusions and protecting patient rights without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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