HB2597Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68 and Title 71, relative to maternal health.
Introduced by Karen Camper, District 87
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires TennCare to create a methodology to make medicaid facility fee reimbursement rates for birthing centers comparable to rates for similar services provided at a hospital; requires the department of health to give priority to allocating federal rural health transformation program grant funds to birthing centers in rural counties and urban counties that serve residents of rural counties. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 71.
Where it stands
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
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