HB2701: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to TennCare.

Legislative Summary

As introduced, prohibits a TennCare enrollee from staying in an emergency department or emergency room facility for more than 72 hours without medical necessity; imposes penalties on TennCare and managed care organizations for causing an enrollee’s extended emergency department or emergency room facility stay. - Amends TCA Title 56; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.