Tennessee § 68-11-1628 Study of certificate of need reform and facilities licensure in the healthcare industry - Parameters and length of study - Annual submission of report - Funding

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§ 68-11-1628 — Study of certificate of need reform and facilities licensure in the healthcare industry - Parameters and length of study - Annual submission of report - Funding

Tennessee § 68-11-1628

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Bluebook

Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-1628 (2026).

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(a)The health facilities commission shall create a plan to study, for at least six (6) years, the impact of certificate of need reform and facilities licensure in the healthcare industry. The health facilities commission shall submit such plan to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chair of the health committee of the house of representatives, and the chair of the health and welfare committee of the senate by December 31, 2024.

(b)While conducting the study required by subsection (a), the health facilities commission shall consult with the chair of the health committee of the house of representatives or the chair's designee who must be a member of the house of representatives, the chair of the health and welfare committee of the senate or the chair

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(a) The health facilities commission shall create a plan to study, for at least six (6) years, the impact of certificate of need reform and facilities licensure in the healthcare industry. The health facilities commission shall submit such plan to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chair of the health committee of the house of representatives, and the chair of the health and welfare committee of the senate by December 31, 2024. (b) While conducting the study required by subsection (a), the health facilities commission shall consult with the chair of the health committee of the house of representatives or the chair's designee who must be a member of the house of representatives, the chair of the health and welfare committee of the senate or the chair's designee who must be a member of the senate, and hospital, physician, and community leaders from each of the three (3) grand divisions of this state to produce a report on the findings of the study. (c) By December 31, 2026, and by December 31 of each even-numbered year thereafter through 2030, the health facilities commission shall submit the report required by subsection (b) to the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the chair of the health committee of the house of representatives, and the chair of the health and welfare committee of the senate on the progress and impact of certificate of need reform and facilities licensure in the healthcare industry. (d) The health facilities commission shall conduct the study and compile the reports required by this section using existing resources within the commission's budget.