Senate Bill 2239, also known as House Bill 2562, amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance continuing education requirements for medical professionals. Specifically, it introduces a new requirement that mandates a minimum of one hour of continuing medical education on topics related to nutrition for both medical and osteopathic practitioners. This requirement is added to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 63-6-233 for medical education and Section 63-9-107(a) for osteopathic education.

The bill stipulates that these changes will take effect immediately for the purpose of promulgating rules, including emergency rules, while the full implementation will occur on January 1, 2028. This legislative action aims to ensure that healthcare providers are better equipped with knowledge about nutrition, which is increasingly recognized as a critical component of patient care.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-6-233, 63-9-107(a), 63-9-107