Memorials, Recognition - Health Information Technology Week -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee proclaims a Health Information Technology Week to recognize and promote the use of health IT to improve healthcare delivery and innovation.

Transmitted to Governor for action.

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Purpose and intent

SJR 1145 is a commemorative joint resolution recognizing and celebrating Health Information Technology (Health IT) Week in Tennessee.

The resolution highlights the role of the Tennessee Chapter of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) in driving change in the U.S. health system through information and technology.

It emphasizes the potential of Health IT to address public policy challenges, including the behavioral health crisis, and notes Tennessee’s status as a hub for healthcare innovation.

Key provisions and changes

Designation: Proclaims the week of April 27–May 1, 2026, as Health Information Technology Week in the State of Tennessee.

Endorsement: Affirms collaboration with the Tennessee Chapter of HIMSS and praises stakeholders across the state who use Health IT to improve healthcare delivery.

Economic context: Includes the statement that Tennessee’s healthcare industry contributes $68 billion annually to the Middle Tennessee economy, underscoring the sector’s significance.

Formal presentation: Requires that an appropriate copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation, with a minor formatting note regarding the copy’s appearance (the clause referencing state seals and designation language is specified for formatting).

Who or what is affected

Primarily symbolic impact: Tennessee lawmakers, state agencies, healthcare stakeholders, HIMSS Tennessee chapter, and the general public in Tennessee.

No new laws, funding allocations, or regulatory changes are created by this bill. It serves to acknowledge and promote awareness of Health IT week.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Action timeline:

Introduced: April 16, 2026
Passed First Consideration: April 16, 2026
Passed Second Consideration: April 20, 2026
Recommended for adoption by Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee: April 21, 2026
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar for April 22, 2026 (concurrent with House concurrence if applicable)

This is a resolution (non-binding) and does not enact statutory changes or spending.

Practical impact and context

The resolution serves to elevate awareness of Health IT Week and celebrate innovations in health information technology within Tennessee.

It acknowledges the collaboration among healthcare IT stakeholders and positions Health IT as a strategic tool in improving health care delivery and addressing public health challenges.

It may bolster public and private sector recognition of Health IT efforts and could lay groundwork for future advocacy or policy discussions related to health IT in Tennessee.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to similar resolutions in other states or provide a glossary of terms such as HIMSS and Health Information Technology Week.

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