SB2287

Tennessee SB2287 prioritizes funding for birthing centers, especially in rural areas, and establishes comparable Medicaid reimbursement rates for.

Tennessee SB2287 amends state law to prioritize funding for birthing centers, with a focus on those in rural counties. The bill mandates that the Department of Health allocate federal grants to birthing centers, giving first priority to rural centers and second priority to urban centers serving rural residents. Additionally, the Bureau of TennCare is required to develop a methodology for setting Medicaid reimbursement rates for birthing centers, ensuring these rates are comparable to those for hospitals.