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SB 2242

Pharmacy, Pharmacists - As introduced, changes from April 15 to October 15, the date on which the bureau of TennCare is directed to annually report to the senate health and welfare committee and the health committee of the house of representatives regarding program costs and patient outcomes related to incorporating the pharmacist-provided medication therapy management pilot program each year the pilot program is supported. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 53; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

SB 2242 delays TennCare's annual pharmacist medication therapy management pilot program reporting deadline from April 15 to October 15.

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Bill Summary · SB 2242

Legislative bill overview

SB 2242 shifts the annual reporting deadline for Tennessee's pharmacist-provided medication therapy management (MTM) pilot program from April 15 to October 15. This changes when TennCare must submit program cost and patient outcome data to the Senate Health and Welfare Committee and House Health Committee.

Why is this important

The timing of policy reporting affects legislative oversight and budget planning cycles. A six-month delay in reporting could impact the state's ability to make timely decisions about continuing, expanding, or modifying the MTM pilot program based on performance data. Medication therapy management programs can reduce hospitalizations and improve medication adherence, so accurate assessment matters for public health outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative oversight timing: Moving the report deadline later in the fiscal year may compress the review period before budgets are finalized, potentially limiting time for substantive committee analysis
  • Program evaluation quality: A later deadline might allow more data collection time, but could also delay identification of problems or the need for course corrections during the program year
  • Rationale clarity: The bill does not explicitly explain why the six-month delay is necessary, leaving unclear whether this benefits program evaluation or merely shifts administrative scheduling

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

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