SB2937 - Tennessee - Hospitals And Health Care Facilities, Physicians And Surgeons

Companion Bill HB2831. Physicians and Surgeons - Exempts federally qualified health centers and community mental health centers from complying with certain rules promulgated by the board of medical examiners so long as such agencies meet the standards in effect on January 1, 2008. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 6; Title 63, Chapter 7 and Title 68. Fiscal Summary for SB2937 / *HB2831Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB2937 / *HB2831 Present law requires licensure as a physician for any person who treats, or professes to diagnose, treat, operates on or prescribes for any physical ailment or any physical injury to or deformity of another. Present law specifies that licensure as a physician is not required in order for a physician assistant, registered nurse, or a licensed practical nurse to provide service if such [...]

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