Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

Tennessee Senate Bill SB0403

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.

Impact

By enabling electronic submission of health-related reports, SB0403 seeks to improve the timeliness and organization of reporting within the state healthcare system. This amendment will likely assist healthcare providers and state health officials in streamlining their communication and data collection processes. Additionally, such a transition reflects a broader trend towards digitization in administrative practices, which can enhance transparency and accountability in health reporting.

Summary

Senate Bill 403 is designed to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, particularly those pertaining to health regulations. The central focus of the bill is to introduce an allowance for reports that are currently required under specific subdivisions to be submitted electronically. This change aims to modernize the reporting process within the healthcare framework, ensuring efficiency and potentially reducing administrative burdens associated with traditional paper submissions.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward, its implications may stir discussions among stakeholders about the role of technology in healthcare administration. Critics might raise concerns regarding data security and privacy issues associated with electronic submissions. There could also be fears that transitioning to digital formats might disadvantage those who are less technologically savvy, particularly in rural areas or among certain populations that may not have equal access to digital tools and resources.

Companion Bills

TN HB0298

Crossfiled AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.

Previously Filed As

TN HB0398

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.

TN SB0343

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.

TN SB2278

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health insurance.

TN HB1241

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to women's health.

TN SB1425

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29; Title 33; Title 37; Title 39; Title 40; Title 53; Title 56; Title 62; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to women's health.

TN SB1248

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to mental health.

TN HB1291

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 39; Title 49; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to mental health.

TN HB2199

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 33; Title 41; Title 47; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to healthcare.

TN SB2435

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 33; Title 41; Title 47; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to healthcare.

TN HB0517

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 33; Title 53; Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to health.

Similar Bills

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