Legislative CornerPosted August 30, 2020 Governor Lee has extended Executive Orders 36, 38, 49, 50, 54, and 55, which largely relate to healthcare, through September 30. This extension extends the following provisions:
Posted August 14, 2020 Read the latest update from Capitol & 5th, recapping the special legislative session, including highlights on telehealth, business liability in the time of COVID, and more. Posted June 29, 2020 Read the full text of Governor Lee's Executive Order 50, which extends Tennessee's state of emergency and provisions provided by previous executive orders, including telehealth.
Posted June 27, 2020 Download TNOTA's final Bill Tracking Report for the 2020 Legislative session to see the legislation TNOTA has tracked this year.
Posted June 20, 2020 Read Capitol & 5th's update on the wrap up of Tennessee's 111th General Assembly, including highlights on the telemedicine bill, which was effectively killed in committee. TNOTA is continuing to work with C5 and our legislature on lobbying for telemedicine coverage and payment parity in Tennessee.
Posted May 30, 2020 Read the latest C5 update, which details legislation that TNOTA is monitoring. Visit our advocacy center for ways that you can help advocate for legislation that benefits OT practitioners, including HB1699 which requires that telehealth services be covered in a similar manner to in-person visits.
Posted May 12, 2020 Governor Lee issued a new Executive Order 36, which extends many of the provisions previously laid out in Executive Order 15. Provisions relevant to OT practitioners include Section 38 and 38.1 (allows health care providers to provide telehealth services), Section 7 (extends expiration dates for health care licenses, allows retired professionals to re-enter the field, suspends continuing education requirements, suspends inspections for certain health care facilities).
Posted May 8, 2020 Our lobbyists at Capitol & 5th continue to advocate for coverage for telehealth services in Tennessee. Read the latest updates on state legislative actions, our lobbying efforts, and information on the TN telehealth bill (HB1699/SB1892) that will be considered in the upcoming legislative session.
Posted May 2, 2020 Read Capitol & 5th's latest legislative update for information on how the lifting of COVID restrictions may affect occupational therapy practice.
The Capitol & 5th team has compiled and updated the list of Governor Lee's executive orders related to COVID-19. Many of these orders are set to expire this month. TNOTA will continue to advocate for ongoing coverage of telehealth services and other policies that protect our profession and expand access to OT services during this time. Executive orders particularly relevant to OT practice are highlighted.
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