Tennessee House Bill HB0466

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/25/23

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 49; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health care.

Impact

If passed, HB0466 will necessitate that the board submit its annual report by February 1 of each year, making copies available to interested parties. This change is expected to enhance the availability of information regarding health care governance and activities, thus promoting greater awareness among stakeholders in the health care sector, including policymakers and the public. The overall goal is to improve health care management and regulatory practices in the state.

Summary

House Bill 0466 aims to amend several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to health care. The bill focuses on the process by which the board responsible for health care governance must report its activities annually to the Governor and the General Assembly. It emphasizes transparency and accountability in health care governance through mandated reporting, which seeks to improve oversight of health care practices in Tennessee.

Contention

Some notable points of contention could arise surrounding the transparency requirements imposed on health care boards. While supporters of the bill argue that more stringent reporting requirements can lead to better health care governance, opponents may raise concerns about the administrative burden such requirements place on health care boards, potentially diverting resources from core health care services to compliance and reporting. Additionally, discussions may include the adequacy of current governance structures and whether this bill sufficiently addresses existing gaps in health care oversight.