TN HB0364Tennessee HB0364, known as 'Emma's Bill,' aims to change how medical necessity is determined for TennCare patients. It requires that the patient's overall health condition be considered when deciding on funding and medical services, even if this does not lead to the least expensive treatment options.
TN HB0364 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by Rebecca Alexander (R), currently “Introduced” since January 27, 2025.
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Supporters of Emma's Bill argue that it prioritizes patient care by ensuring that all aspects of a patient's health are considered in treatment decisions. They believe this approach will lead to better health outcomes and more personalized medical care for TennCare recipients.
Critics of the bill contend that it could lead to increased healthcare costs by allowing more expensive treatment options to be approved. They worry that this might strain the TennCare budget and divert funds from other essential services.
The analysis of HB0364, also known as 'Emma's Bill,' indicates a low risk of conflict of interest for its sponsor, Rebecca Alexander. The bill pertains to TennCare and involves considerations of medical necessity in healthcare funding decisions. Rebecca Alexander's documented personal financial interests include ownership of a small business, but there is no direct connection between this business and the healthcare industry or TennCare services. The absence of any healthcare-related business interests suggests that she is unlikely to benefit financially from the bill's enactment. Furthermore, the bill's focus on healthcare policy does not intersect with the typical operations or financial interests of a small business owner outside the healthcare sector.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Owner of a small business | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Owner of a small business | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | DILLOW- TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | STORY TELLING/MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | MODERN WOODMAN | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | SS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | JACKSON NATL LIFE; MODERN WOODMAN; FARM BUREAU | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | MOUNTAIN COMMERCE BANK; NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL; RAYMOND JAMES; FIRST TN HORIZON BANK; AMERITAS; EASTMAN CREDIT UNION | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Other, FUNERAL DIRECTOR; INSURANCE PRODUCER FOR PRE NEED; SALES AGENT FOR PRE NEED | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HB0364 do?
Tennessee HB0364, known as 'Emma's Bill,' aims to change how medical necessity is determined for TennCare patients. It requires that the patient's overall health condition be considered when deciding on funding and medical services, even if this does not lead to the least expensive treatment options.
What is the status of TN HB0364?
TN HB0364 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HB0364?
Rebecca Alexander (R) sponsored TN HB0364.
