HB3127 - Tennessee: Dentists, Public Health

Companion Bill SB2698. Dentists - Permits dentists to perform dental services at certain free health clinics and receive liability protection if the clinic charges patients fees at a level approved by the commissioner of health. - Amends TCA Title 63. Fiscal Summary for HB3127 / *SB2698Other Fiscal Impact - The Board of Dentistry will hold two additional meetings in FY09 at a total cost of $7,300 for travel reimbursements and per diem. These one-time expenditures can be funded from existing resources of the Board without the collection of additional revenue. Bill Summary for HB3127 / *SB2698 Present law provides that a medical practitioner or a free health clinic may not receive any compensation for services rendered including, but not limited to, reimbursement from an individual or from any third party payor. This bill creates an exception [...]

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