Amends TCA Title 56; Title 68, Chapter 11 and Title 71, Chapter 5.
Tennessee SB1797 prohibits managed care organizations from suspending, denying, or terminating contracts with qualified nursing facilities except under specified circumstances. The bill affects managed care organizations and qualified nursing facilities participating in the TennCare program. Key provisions include granting the bureau of TennCare exclusive authority to determine the termination of a qualified nursing facility's participation in the program and outlining the conditions under which contract actions may be taken.
Tennessee SB1797 prohibits managed care organizations from suspending, denying, or terminating contracts with qualified nursing facilities except under specified circumstances. The bill affects managed care organizations and qualified nursing facilities participating in the TennCare program. Key provisions include granting the bureau of TennCare exclusive authority to determine the termination of a qualified nursing facility's participation in the program and outlining the conditions under which contract actions may be taken.
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