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

This legislation aims to improve communication and transparency between healthcare providers and health insurance entities, ensuring that insurers are promptly informed of potential disruptions in service or data breaches. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing cybersecurity threats in the healthcare sector.