To promote wellness and reduce health care costs in Tennessee's rural and urban underserved communities, the AHEC programs at Meharry Medical College, East Tennessee State University, and the University of Tennessee, Memphis, shall develop consumer health promotion programs. The consumer education programs shall be thoroughly integrated with the AHEC's educational programs and targeted health professions students, primary care medical residents, and practicing health care professionals.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Chapter 1 - Department of Health
Part 16 - Area Health Education Centers (Ahecs)
§ 68-1-1601. Legislative Findings — Need for Health Care Professionals in Underserved Communities
§ 68-1-1602. Legislative Findings — State Financial Support
§ 68-1-1603. Attachment to Department of Health — Mission of Programs
§ 68-1-1604. Accomplishment of Mission Through Enhanced Recruitment and Educational Programs
§ 68-1-1609. Consumer Health Promotion Programs
§ 68-1-1610. Annual Reports to Department of Health
§ 68-1-1611. Programs Under This Part Not to Duplicate Existing Programs