Senate Bill 9 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to physician employment, particularly focusing on the employment of radiologists, anesthesiologists, pathologists, and emergency physicians. The bill proposes significant deletions from current law, including the removal of specific subdivisions and language that previously excluded these specialties from certain employment provisions. Notably, it eliminates restrictions on the employment relationships for these physicians, allowing for more flexibility in their employment arrangements, whether directly or through third-party agreements.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language clarifying that there is no requirement for a specific employment relationship for the aforementioned specialties, as long as their employment complies with existing regulations. This change is intended to enhance the employment opportunities for these physicians within healthcare institutions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the need for public welfare in the context of physician employment in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-6-204, 63-6-204(d), 63-6-204(f)(1), 63-6-204(f)(4)(B)(ii), 63-6-204(g)(1), 63-6-204(h)(5)(A), 63-9-104(f)(3), 63-9-104, 68-11-205, 68-11-205(b)(1), 68-11-205(c)(1)