Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not provide details about the exact nature of the studies or reports beyond their existence and requirement to be submitted by a specific date, which is now past. The bill summary text indicates that this provision was obsolete as of its introduction.
TennCare Prescription Drug Study Removal
This bill removes an old requirement for studying prescription drug use in nursing homes under TennCare.
What This Bill Does
- Removes a section of Tennessee law that required the comptroller to study how prescription drugs are used and paid for by TennCare in nursing homes.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who work with or study TennCare policies in Tennessee
- Nursing homes that receive TennCare funding
Terms To Know
- TennCare
- The state's Medicaid program, which helps pay for medical care for low-income people.
- Comptroller of the Treasury
- A government official who manages financial matters and audits public spending in Tennessee.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what happens to any ongoing studies or reports.
- It is unclear if there are other similar requirements for studying prescription drug use that remain unchanged.