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TN Code § 63-1-320 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards|Part 3 - Pain Management Clinics|§ 63-1-320. Providing Rules to Health Committee and Health and Welfare Committee

 Notwithstanding this part or the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, any rule promulgated to implement this part shall be provided to the chairs of the health committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of the senate by the secretary of state, after approval by the attorney general and reporter, at the same time the text of the rule is made available to the government operations committees of the senate and the house of representatives for purposes of conducting the review required by § 4-5-226 in order for the health committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of the senate to be afforded the opportunity to comment on the rule.
TN Code § 63-1-401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards|Part 4 - Treatment Guidelines|§ 63-1-401. Part Definitions — Development of Recommended Treatment Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids — Development of Pain Clinic Guidelines — Study of Co-Prescription of Naloxone With Opioid — Review of Guidelines — Notification of Licensees

  As used in this part:  “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health;   “Pain clinic guidelines” means systematically developed standards to assist healthcare providers and pain clinic certificate holders in making decisions concerning the appropriate medical care for chronic nonmalignant pain treatment, as defined in § 63-1-301; and   “Treatment guidelines” means systematically developed statements to assist healthcare providers in making patient decisions concerning appropriate medical care for specific clinical circumstances and settings.     By January 1, 2016, the commissioner shall develop recommended treatment guidelines for prescribing opioids that can be used by prescribers in this state as a guide for caring for patients. This subsection (b) shall not apply to veterinarians.   By January 1, 2017, the commissioner shall develop recommended pain clinic standards for the operation of a pain management clinic, as defined in § 63-1-301, that can be used by certified pain clinics in this state as a guide for operating a pain clinic. This subsection (c) shall not apply to veterinarians.   By January 1, 2020, the commissioner shall:  Study instances when co-prescribing of naloxone with an opioid is beneficial and publish the results to each prescribing board that licenses healthcare professionals who can legally prescribe controlled substances and to the board of pharmacy; and   Include the findings in the treatment guidelines for prescribing opioids developed pursuant to subsection (b).     The commissioner shall review treatment guidelines and the pain clinic guidelines by September 30 of each year and shall cause these guidelines to be posted on the department's website.   The treatment guidelines shall be submitted to each prescribing board that licenses health professionals who can legally prescribe controlled substances and to the board of pharmacy. Each board shall be charged with reviewing the treatment guidelines and determining how the treatment guidelines should be used by that board's licensees.   The pain clinic guidelines shall be submitted to each board that licenses individuals eligible to hold a pain clinic certificate for review and concurrence.   Each board shall notify all of its licensees through routine bulletins or newsletters of the existence of the guidelines and standards.
TN Code § 63-1-402 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards|Part 4 - Treatment Guidelines|§ 63-1-402. Prescribers Required to Hold a Current Federal Dea License and to Complete Continuing Education — Exceptions to Application of Part

  On or after July 1, 2014, all prescribers who hold a current federal drug enforcement administration (DEA) license and who prescribe controlled substances shall be required to complete a minimum of two (2) hours of continuing education related to controlled substance prescribing biennially to count toward the licensees' mandatory continuing education.   The continuing education must include instruction in the department's treatment guidelines on opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and carisoprodol, and may include such other topics as medicine addiction, risk management tools, and other topics as approved by the respective licensing boards.   This section shall not apply to veterinarians, providers practicing at a registered pain management clinic as defined in § 63-1-301 or to medical doctors or osteopathic physicians board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or the American Board of Physician Specialties (ABPS) in one (1) or more of the following specialties or subspecialties:  Pain management;   Anesthesiology;   Physical medicine and rehabilitation;   Neurology; or   Rheumatology.
TN Code § 63-1-501 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards|Part 5 - Health Care Empowerment Act|§ 63-1-501. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Health Care Empowerment Act.”
TN Code § 63-1-502 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards|Part 5 - Health Care Empowerment Act|§ 63-1-502. Part Definitions

 As used in this part:   “Direct medical care agreement” means a written contractual agreement between a direct medical care provider and an individual patient, or the patient's legal representative, in which:  The direct medical care provider agrees to provide medical care services to the individual patient for an agreed fee over an agreed period of time;   The direct medical care provider will not bill third parties on a fee-for-service basis;   Any per-visit charges under the agreement will be less than the monthly equivalent of the periodic fee;   The agreement describes the scope of the medical care service that is covered by the periodic fee;   The agreement contains the following disclosures, or substantially similar disclosures, that are conspicuously visible in the agreement in bold font:   The agreement does not constitute health insurance under the laws of this state;   An uninsured patient that enters into a direct medical care agreement may be subject to tax penalties under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148, for failing to obtain insurance;   Patients insured by health insurance plans that are compliant with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act already have coverage for certain preventative care benefits at no cost to the patient;   Payments made by a patient for services rendered under a direct medical care agreement may not count towards the patient's health insurance deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket expenses;   A patient is encouraged to consult with the patient's health insurance plan before entering into the agreement and receiving care; and   A direct medical care provider who breaches the agreement may be liable for damages and subject to discipline by the appropriate licensing board;     The agreement specifies the duration of the agreement, including automatic renewal periods; and   The patient is not required to pay more than twelve (12) months of the fee in advance. However, the contracted fee may be paid on a payment schedule agreed to by the direct medical care provider and patient that may be due on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis;     “Direct medical care provider”:  Means an individual or legal entity that is licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized to provide medical care services in this state under this title, and who chooses to enter into a direct medical care agreement; and   Includes an individual medical care provider or other legal entity, alone or with others professionally associated with the provider or other legal entity;     “Medical care service” includes the screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for the purpose of promotion of health or the detection and management of disease or injury within the competency and training of the direct medical care provider; and   “Medical products” include medical drugs and pharmaceuticals.
TN Code § 63-1-503 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards|Part 5 - Health Care Empowerment Act|§ 63-1-503. Purchase and Payment of Medical Services or Products Outside of Insurance Plan or Outside of Tenncare or Medicare Program Not Prohibited

   Nothing in state law prohibits a patient or a legal representative of a patient from seeking care outside of an insurance plan, or outside of the TennCare or Medicare program, and paying for that care.   Nothing in state law prohibits a medical care provider licensed under this title, or a healthcare facility, licensed under title 33 or 68, from accepting payment for services or medical products outside of an insurance plan.   Nothing in state law prohibits a medical care provider licensed under this title, or a healthcare facility, licensed under title 33 or 68, from accepting payment for services or medical products provided to a TennCare or Medicare beneficiary.     A patient or legal representative does not forfeit insurance benefits, TennCare benefits, or Medicare benefits by purchasing medical services or medical products outside the system.   The offer and provision of medical services or medical products purchased and provided under this part is not an offer of insurance and is not regulated by the insurance laws of this state.
TN Code § 63-1-504 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards|Part 5 - Health Care Empowerment Act|§ 63-1-504. Direct Medical Care Agreement

  A direct medical care agreement is not insurance and is not subject to regulation by the department of commerce and insurance.   Entering into a direct medical care agreement is not the business of insurance and is not subject to regulation under title 56.   A direct medical care provider, or the agent of a direct medical care provider, is not required to obtain a certification of authority or license under the Tennessee Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2002, compiled in title 56, chapter 6, to market, sell, or offer to sell a direct medical care agreement.   A direct medical care agreement is not a discount medical plan.   A direct medical care agreement must:  Allow either party to terminate the agreement upon written notice to the other party;   Provide that fees are not earned by the direct medical care provider until the month paid by the periodic fee has been completed; and   Provide that, upon termination of this agreement by the individual patient, all unearned fees are to be returned to the patient.
TN Code § 63-1-601 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards|Part 6 - Opiod Abuse or Diversion|§ 63-1-601. Reporting Suspected Opiod Abuse or Diversion

  The department of health shall accept allegations of opioid abuse or diversion. The department shall publicize a means of reporting allegations of opioid abuse or diversion.   Any entity that prescribes, dispenses, or handles opioids shall provide information to employees about reporting suspected opioid abuse or diversion. The information may be provided to each employee individually in writing, documented by the employing entity, or by posting, in a conspicuous location in a non-public area regularly used by employees, a sign at least eleven inches (11") in height and seventeen inches (17") in width stating:  NOTICE: PLEASE REPORT ANY SUSPECTED ABUSE OR DIVERSION OF OPIOIDS, OR ANY OTHER IMPROPER BEHAVIOR WITH RESPECT TO OPIOIDS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S COMPLAINT INTAKE LINE:   [NUMBER OF INTAKE LINE]    The department shall refer reports received to the appropriate health-related board or law enforcement official.
TN Code § 63-1-602 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards|Part 6 - Opiod Abuse or Diversion|§ 63-1-602. Protection of Employees or Persons Who Report Information Relative to Opiod Abuse or Diversion

  No employee of an entity that prescribes, dispenses, or handles opioids shall be discharged or terminated solely for reporting information in good faith to the department of health.   No person licensed under this title shall suffer an adverse licensure action solely for reporting information in good faith to the department of health.   A person who reports information in good faith to the department of health is immune from civil liability related to the report.
TN Code § 63-3-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-102. Chapter Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Board” means the board of podiatric medical examiners; and   “Division” means the division of health related boards of the department of health.
TN Code § 63-3-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-103. Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners — Members

  A board of examiners is established, to be known by the name and title of “board of podiatric medical examiners.”   The governor shall appoint four (4) persons who have been licensed podiatrists for a period of at least two (2) years in this state as members of this board. The terms of office shall be for four (4) years. In making appointments to the board of podiatric medical examiners, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the board is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the board is a member of a racial minority.   Upon the expiration of the term of a member, the governor shall appoint the member's successor for a term of four (4) years.   The governor has the power to remove from office members of the board for neglect of duties as required by this chapter, or for malfeasance in office and incompetency or for unprofessional conduct. The governor has the authority to fill any vacancy caused by the removal of any member of the board by the member's resignation or death, from a list of all licensed podiatrists who have practiced not less than two (2) years in this state.
TN Code § 63-3-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-104. Organization, Meetings and Compensation of Board

  The board shall elect a chair and a secretary from its own members.   The board shall hold one (1) regular meeting in each year and such additional meetings at such times and places as it may determine.   Each member of the board shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per diem when actually engaged in the discharge of official duties and, in addition, shall be reimbursed for all travel and other necessary expenses. All expenses shall be claimed and paid in accordance with prevailing travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
TN Code § 63-3-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-105. Disposition of Fees — Expenditures

  All fees and moneys from whatever source coming into the hands of the board shall be paid by the board to the state treasurer and become a part of the general fund.   The commissioner of finance and administration shall make allotments out of the general fund for the proper expenditures of the board, and no expenditure may be made by the board until allotment therefor has been made by the commissioner. The allotments for the operation of the board shall be disbursed under the general budgetary laws of the state.
TN Code § 63-3-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-106. General Powers of Board

 The board has the powers and duties, in addition to powers and duties granted to or imposed upon it by the other sections of this chapter, to:   Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to govern its proceedings and carry into effect the purpose of this chapter;   Conduct examinations to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice podiatry in this state;   Provide standards by which podiatry schools and colleges shall be approved;   Direct the division to issue a license for applicants who successfully pass the examination for the practice of podiatry;   Conduct hearings, to revoke or suspend any license or certificate under the authority of this chapter or any previous laws authorizing the holder thereof to practice podiatry for violations by a licensee of any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board properly adopted and promulgated by the board; and   Sponsor, conduct or approve such educational programs as are necessary to carry out and make effective this chapter.
TN Code § 63-3-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-107. Unlawful Practice

  It is unlawful for any person to practice or attempt to practice podiatry in this state unless such person has been issued a valid and current license to practice podiatry by this board as provided by this chapter.   If any person uses any name or title that would designate that person as a podiatrist or imply that that person was or is qualified to practice podiatry under this chapter, it is deemed prima facie evidence of practicing within the meaning of this chapter.
TN Code § 63-3-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-108. Exemptions

 This chapter shall not apply to the commissioned physicians and surgeons of the United States army, navy, air force or marine hospital service in the actual performance of their official duties, nor to physicians and surgeons or to osteopathic physicians and surgeons regularly licensed under the laws of this state, nor to visiting podiatrists called into consultation in this state from another state where they are duly qualified under the laws of that state to practice podiatry.
TN Code § 63-3-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-109. Academic License — License to Practice — Requirements — Podiatrists Licensed in Other States

  Any person desiring an academic license to participate in a residency program shall:  Apply on a form prescribed by the board or via online application for an academic license;   Pay a fee as determined by the board; and   Have a residency program accepted by the board certify that the applicant has been accepted for its program.     The academic license shall terminate upon the applicant leaving the residency program.   Any person desiring to become licensed to practice podiatry in this state must:  Make application to the secretary of the board on a form prescribed by the board;   Pay an application fee as determined by the board;   Pass the examination conducted or accepted by the board; and   Successfully complete at least a one-year residency program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization.     The board shall have the authority to issue locum tenens licenses to podiatrists licensed in another state who wish to practice podiatry in this state for a limited period of time and who meet all the requirements established by the board by rule for a locum tenens license.
TN Code § 63-3-110 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-110. Qualifications of Applicants — Educational Standards

 No person shall be entitled to take any examination for a license unless that person furnishes the board with satisfactory proof that the person is at least eighteen (18) years of age, is of good moral character and has graduated from a college of podiatric medicine which is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization.
TN Code § 63-3-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-111. Contents of Examination — Grade Requirement — Fee

   The board may conduct examinations at such times and places as it may designate.   Examinations shall be in the English language, written and clinical, and shall include subjects of histology, surgery, hygiene, dermatology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, bacteriology, pathology, diagnosis and treatment, materia medica and therapeutics, and clinical podiatry and such additional subjects as are pertinent to podiatry; but such examinations shall be so limited in their scope as to cover only the requirements for podiatry education as provided in this chapter.   The board may accept the report of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners on any examinee.     The board shall establish the minimum passing grade by regulation.   The board may set an examination fee.
TN Code § 63-3-112 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-112. Reexamination

 An applicant who fails to pass an examination satisfactory to the board, and is therefore refused a license, is entitled, within six (6) months after such refusal, to a reexamination upon payment of an additional fee as set annually by the board for each such reexamination.
TN Code § 63-3-113 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-113. Issuance of Licenses

 If an applicant successfully passes the examination provided by this chapter and meets all of the requirements of this chapter, the board shall direct the division to issue the applicable license.
TN Code § 63-3-114 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts|Chapter 3 - Podiatrists|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 63-3-114. Reciprocity

 The board, in its discretion, may waive the examination required by § 63-3-109(c)(3) and may issue a license to any applicant who holds or possesses a valid license to practice podiatry in another state; provided, that the requirements for licensure in such state are, in the opinion of the board, at least equivalent to the requirements for licensure provided by this chapter and that such applicant pays a fee as set by the board.