Tennessee HB0651 amends health care laws to improve TennCare services and provider networks.

Tennessee HB0651 amends Tennessee Code to enhance TennCare services and provider networks. It mandates the Bureau of TennCare to establish and enforce appointment wait time standards for various health services, such as mental health, primary care, and obstetrics. The bill also requires annual secret shopper surveys to assess the accuracy of healthcare provider directories. Additionally, it prohibits health insurance entities from conditioning provider network participation on all-products clauses, with civil penalties for violations.

Tennessee HB0651 amends health care laws to improve TennCare services and provider networks.

Tennessee HB0651 amends Tennessee Code to enhance TennCare services and provider networks. It mandates the Bureau of TennCare to establish and enforce appointment wait time standards for various health services, such as mental health, primary care, and obstetrics. The bill also requires annual secret shopper surveys to assess the accuracy of healthcare provider directories. Additionally, it prohibits health insurance entities from conditioning provider network participation on all-products clauses, with civil penalties for violations.