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HB 2389

Drugs, Prescription - As enacted, requires the bureau of TennCare to biannually publish two comprehensive statewide data reports on the use of psychotropic medications and the psychotropic medications' associated costs with certain list categories and data points that must be included in each report. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Brock Martin

Tennessee requires TennCare to publish biannual reports on psychotropic medication usage and costs to improve mental health policy transparency and oversight.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 659
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Bill Summary · HB 2389

Legislative bill overview

HB 2389 requires Tennessee's TennCare bureau (the state Medicaid program) to publish comprehensive biannual reports documenting psychotropic medication usage and costs across the state. The reports must include specific data categories and cost breakdowns for medications used to treat mental health and behavioral conditions.

Why is this important

Psychotropic medications represent significant healthcare spending and affect vulnerable populations including children and low-income individuals. Transparent data on usage patterns and costs can inform public health policy, identify potential overprescribing or access gaps, and enable evidence-based decisions about mental health treatment standards in the state's Medicaid program.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Compiling statewide psychotropic medication data raises questions about patient confidentiality protections and how granular the reports can be without compromising individual privacy
  • Implementation burden: TennCare would need to develop new data collection and analysis systems, potentially increasing administrative costs and requiring IT resources
  • Undefined reporting standards: The bill references "certain list categories and data points" without specifying what these are, leaving ambiguity about scope, cost, and feasibility of implementation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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