Tennessee HB2523 aims to ensure pregnant patients receive necessary healthcare procedures, treatments, and services without denial.
Tennessee HB2523 amends the state's health care laws to protect pregnant patients' access to necessary healthcare. It defines "pregnancy-related healthcare procedures, treatments, or services" to include emergency care, diagnosis, and treatment of pregnancy-related conditions, and standard obstetric care. The bill prohibits healthcare providers and institutions from denying these services based on the patient's exercise of their rights. It also prevents healthcare payers from enforcing policies that result in such denials. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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