Opiate Abuse / TennCare Enrollees / Episodes of Care — Ensures providers are not penalized for the increase in health care costs associated with opioid-prescribing restrictions as it pertains to TennCare payment reform, more commonly referred to as “episodes of care.” • The legislation provides a pathway to address and appeal the episodes of care’s risk-sharing payment that may be assessed if a provider uses a more costly non-opioid modality like physical therapy or chiropractic services. • The current system provides a disincentive to use other treatment options to help curb opiate addiction.

Senate Bill 2155 / by Bell, Bowling, Briggs, Hensley / Status: Public Chapter 843 / Effective Date:  July 1, 2018