House Bill 511, sponsored by Terry, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the notification requirements for healthcare providers and entities in the event of a cyber-attack. The bill introduces a new section in Title 56, Chapter 7, Part 10, mandating that any healthcare provider, group, practice, clinic, facility, or other contracted entity must notify their health insurance partners as soon as practicable if they experience a cyber-attack that affects their operations.

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 data integrity. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing cybersecurity threats in the healthcare sector.