The comptroller of the treasury, in conjunction with any appropriate TennCare drug utilization review committees, shall study the use of prescription drugs in nursing homes and the costs of those prescription drugs for residents of nursing homes. The study shall examine prescription use overall, and shall focus on any practices that would improve the quality of resident care while reducing costs to the TennCare program. By January 1, 2005, the comptroller of the treasury shall deliver its report to the speakers of the respective houses of the general assembly.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 5 - Programs and Services for Poor Persons
Part 1 - Medical Assistance Act
§ 71-5-106. Determination of Eligibility for Medical Assistance
§ 71-5-108. Payment Methodology for Medicaid Enrollees Not Enrolled in Medicare
§ 71-5-111. Investigation — Determination of Eligibility
§ 71-5-112. Hearing Concerning Eligibility
§ 71-5-121. Transfer of Income or Resources
§ 71-5-123. Statement of Public Officials as to Interest in Vendors or Providers
§ 71-5-125. Duties of Fiscal Review Committee
§ 71-5-127. Conflict With Federal Law — Single State Agency
§ 71-5-128. Contracts With Health Maintenance Organizations — Requirements
§ 71-5-129. Charges for Services of Physician Assistants
§ 71-5-134. Rules and Regulations — Funding Medical Assistance
§ 71-5-135. State Unemployment Health Care Benefits — Scope — Conditions
§ 71-5-136. Hold Harmless Requirements Prohibited
§ 71-5-138. Compliance With Provisions Regarding Authorizations for Pharmacy Services
§ 71-5-146. Pharmacy Lock-in Program
§ 71-5-149. Disease Management Program
§ 71-5-150. Reimbursement for Tenncare Crossover Payments
§ 71-5-182. Violations — Damages — Definitions
§ 71-5-189. Accounting of Tenncare Funds
§ 71-5-192. Information Management System
§ 71-5-193. Children's Mental Health Care — Development of Interagency Projects and Programs
§ 71-5-194. Spend Down Eligibility for Medical Assistance
§ 71-5-195. Study on Use of Prescription Drugs in Nursing Homes