TN HB2572

Pain management specialists are exempted from being identified as "high-risk prescribers" under the state's prescriber monitoring program, and prescribers can have their high-risk designation expunged after completing required coursework

Medical directors of pain management clinics may have another pain management specialist provide temporary coverage during illness, vacation, or unavailability without being physically present, as long as they are available by phone

The frequency of required medical director visits to pain management clinics is reduced from weekly to quarterly

The department must publish on its website both the criteria for identifying high-risk prescribers and all inspection criteria required for pain management clinic compliance

The commissioner may issue advisory private letter rulings to licensees regarding pain management regulations, though these rulings have no precedential value for other cases