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HB 2557

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) Introduced by William Lamberth

Shifts Tennessee's annual pharmacist medication therapy management pilot program reporting deadline from April 15 to October 15 for TennCare bureau submissions to legislative health committees.

Action Def. in s/c Health Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2557

Legislative bill overview

HB 2557 shifts the annual reporting deadline for Tennessee's pharmacist-provided medication therapy management pilot program from April 15 to October 15. The bill requires the TennCare bureau to continue reporting program costs and patient outcomes to legislative committees, just on a later calendar date each year the pilot operates.

Why is this important

The timing of legislative reports affects budget planning cycles and legislative oversight schedules. Moving the deadline to October may better align with state fiscal year planning or allow more time for data collection and analysis before submission to committees, potentially improving report quality and timing for budget decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Data lag concerns: An October deadline means legislators receive results from the prior fiscal year later in the process, potentially reducing ability to make timely funding decisions
  • Pilot program status unclear: The bill assumes the pilot program's continuation without clarifying its current outcomes, effectiveness metrics, or why this particular program warrants ongoing support
  • Scope of amendments unclear: The bill references amendments to five Tennessee Code Annotated titles (33, 53, 63, 68, 71) but the summary only describes a reporting date change, raising questions about what other provisions are included

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

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