Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 33; Title 63 and Title 68.

This bill requires the department of health to:<br /> <br /> (1) Regularly analyze asthma morbidity and mortality data, periodically assess the burden of asthma on the state's medical and economic resources, and identify the populations most seriously affected by the disease;<br /> (2) Survey factors known to worsen asthma, including allergy-induced asthma, such as cockroach allergens and molds, in order to estimate the relative importance of these factors in this state;<br /> (3) Assess patterns of medical care and population-based health services, and the extent of ongoing local, regional, educational, environmental, and other asthma interventions and related activities;<br /> (4) As part of the state health plan, develop and maintain measures to track and report asthma development and treatment rates in this state; <br /> (5) By January 1, 2020, report asthma development and treatment rates within this state on the department's website and to the health committee of the house of representatives and the health and welfare committee of the senate;<br /> (6) Use the information gained pursuant to this bill to guide the development of public health programs and asthma policy for this state.<br /> <br /> This bill will take effect January 1, 2020.<br /> <br />