House Bill 511, sponsored by Terry, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the responsibilities of healthcare providers and related entities in the event of a cyber-attack. The bill introduces a new requirement that mandates healthcare providers, groups, practices, clinics, and facilities to notify their contracted health insurance entities as soon as practicable if they experience a cyber-attack that affects their operations or the submission of claims for healthcare services.

This legislation aims to improve communication and transparency between healthcare providers and health insurance entities, ensuring that all parties are promptly informed of potential security breaches that could impact patient care and claims processing. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing cybersecurity threats in the healthcare sector.