Department of Health
John J. Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, Commissioner
About Health Professional Boards
The Division of Health Related Boards provides administrative support to the boards, committees, councils and one registry that are charged with the licensure and regulation of their respective health care professionals, as well as the Office of Consumer Right to Know. The mission of each board is to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of Tennesseans by requiring those who practice health care professions within this state to be qualified. The boards interpret the laws, rules and regulations to determine the appropriate standards of practice in an effort to ensure the highest degree of professional conduct. The boards are also responsible for the investigation of alleged violations of the Practice Act and rules and are responsible for the discipline of licensees who are found guilty of such violations. Board members, with few exceptions, are appointed by the Governor.
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- Umbilical Cord Blood Banking
- Background Checks Required for Those Providing Patient Care
- NOTICE TO ALL HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY. Please click here to read important information if you prescribe to TennCare Patients
- Legislative Updates Now Available
- *Alert* The Pharmacy Board License Renewal Website is now available
- Controlled Substance Data Collection Effective December 1, 2006 (PDF)
- Controlled Substance Data Collection Frequently Asked Questions(PDF)
- Criminal Background Check Required for New Applications
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Statute Change for Release of Medical Records
Calendar of Events
Rules and Regulations
Click here for rules and regulations pertaining to Health Related Boards.
Right-to-Know
Certain managed care organizations are required to submit an annual report to the Department of Commerce and Insurance. The Consumer Right to Know Act requires this information to be made available to consumers.
Annual Reports for Managed Care Organizations
Tennessee law mandates that specific health care professionals submit information to the Department regarding details of their training, specialty certification and practice. The Office of Consumer Right to Know is charged with seeking and collecting this information and providing it to consumers via the Department’s web site.
The professions that are required to submit information are: alcohol and drug abuse counselors, audiologists, certified nurse practitioners, chiropractors, clinical pastoral therapists, dentists, dietitian or nutritionists, dispensing opticians, electrologists, marital and family therapists, massage therapists, medical doctors, medical laboratory personnel, nursing home administrators, occupational therapists, optometrists, osteopathic physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, podiatrists, professional counselors, psychologists, registered nurse anesthetists, respiratory care practitioners, social workers, speech pathologists and veterinarians.
Any change to information is required to be reported within 30 days of the change. The changes should be sent to the following:
Healthcare Provider Information Manager
227 French Landing, Suite 300
Heritage Place MetroCenter
Nashville, TN 37243
Fax: (615) 741-6962
Governor Bill Haslam
