Amends TCA Title 47; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB0979 amends existing laws regarding the employment of physicians and the regulation of anesthesiologist assistants. It allows licensed hospitals to employ physicians under certain conditions, modifies the definition of "board certified" and "board eligible," and establishes a licensure system for anesthesiologist assistants, including requirements for supervision and penalties for non-compliance. Key changes include the removal of restrictions on non-compete agreements for employed physicians and the introduction of a licensing process for anesthesiologist assistants effective January 1, 2026.
Tennessee HB0979 amends existing laws regarding the employment of physicians and the regulation of anesthesiologist assistants. It allows licensed hospitals to employ physicians under certain conditions, modifies the definition of "board certified" and "board eligible," and establishes a licensure system for anesthesiologist assistants, including requirements for supervision and penalties for non-compliance. Key changes include the removal of restrictions on non-compete agreements for employed physicians and the introduction of a licensing process for anesthesiologist assistants effective January 1, 2026.
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