SB2838 — TennCare - As introduced, requires private health insurance providers to exclude from the calculation of costs for any episode of care related to pain relief the costs for any pain relief services that reduce the use of opioids; permits the private health insurance provider to demonstrate that the alternative pain relief service is routinely used by healthcare providers in the pain relief episode of care. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71.

SB2838 — TennCare - As introduced, requires private health insurance providers to exclude from the calculation of costs for any episode of care related to pain relief the costs for any pain relief services that reduce the use of opioids; permits the private health insurance provider to demonstrate that the alternative pain relief service is routinely used by healthcare providers in the pain relief episode of care. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title 71. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 56 and Title 71 to affect how private health insurance providers handle payment reform initiatives involving episodes of care for medical assistance…Open in Informed Citizenry