Advocacy and Education Committee
TFA members work together on Advocacy and Education Opportunities across the state. This includes:
- Annual Aging Day on the Hill
- Coordinate activities that provides for a consistent statewide message
- Coordinate communication of advocacy and education activities affecting the aging population
- Disseminate important advocacy and education information to the membership.
2022 Bills Currently in TN Legislature related to Older Adults:
Telehealth for Audio Only: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1843&ga=112
As introduced, expands the definition of provider-based telemedicine to include HIPAA compliant audio-only conversations for the provision of healthcare services beyond behavioral health services when other means are unavailable.
Extended Period for Telehealth: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1841
As introduced, extends the statutory provision regulating reimbursements for healthcare services provided during a telehealth encounter beyond April 1, 2022; tolls, for the duration of any state of emergency, the 16-month period that a provider can offer telemedicine services to the patient without having an in-person encounter.
Respite Care Bill: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1686&ga=112
The bill targets respite care for families dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The bill was first introduced in 2020 and appeared to be on its way to approval. However, COVID derailed things. As introduced, establishes a respite care pilot program for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.
Telehealth for Audio Only: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1843&ga=112
As introduced, expands the definition of provider-based telemedicine to include HIPAA compliant audio-only conversations for the provision of healthcare services beyond behavioral health services when other means are unavailable.
Extended Period for Telehealth: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1841
As introduced, extends the statutory provision regulating reimbursements for healthcare services provided during a telehealth encounter beyond April 1, 2022; tolls, for the duration of any state of emergency, the 16-month period that a provider can offer telemedicine services to the patient without having an in-person encounter.
Respite Care Bill: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1686&ga=112
The bill targets respite care for families dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The bill was first introduced in 2020 and appeared to be on its way to approval. However, COVID derailed things. As introduced, establishes a respite care pilot program for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.