Cempa Community Care recently announced two new appointments to the Cempa Community Care board of directors and one new addition to the Chattanooga CARES Foundation board of directors

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113th General Assembly Update

The Tennessee General Assembly returned to business this week following Governor Lee’s second inauguration for a second term on Saturday, January 21st. The priorities of the legislature and governor will become clearer over the next few weeks once bills are filed, and the governor holds his State of the State address.

Below are key upcoming dates for the General Assembly:

• January 31: House Bill Filing Deadline
• February 2: Senate Bill Filing Deadline
• February 6: Governor Lee's State of the State Address

Dr. Alvarado Named New TDH Commissioner

Effective January 16, 2023, Dr. Ralph Alvarado is the new Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health. Dr. Alvarado is the CEO of Alvarado Medical Services with a background in hospital management and as a practicing physician. He has served in the Kentucky state Senate since 2015.

TennCare Redetermination Process to Begin April 1, 2023

During the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Medicaid agencies paused the process of redetermining eligibility, which allowed additional folks to receive and maintain Medicaid coverage. A provision in the FY23 omnibus spending package de-linked the status of the Public Health Emergency with the continuous coverage requirement. This allows state Medicaid agencies, including TennCare, to begin processing redeterminations April 1, 2023. 

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TennCare is currently in Phase II of its Phase IV unwinding plan. Phase II emphasizes increased communication with TennCare members to alert them that the redetermination process will be beginning soon. TennCare members are encouraged to ensure their contact information is updated so they can be reached during the unwinding period.

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340B Recertification Begins January 30

Community health centers will be able to conduct 340B recertifications beginning Monday, January 30, ending Monday, February 27. Community health centers should ensure that they have current names and contact information listed on OPAIS for their Authorizing Official and Point of Contact.  

Registration is Open!

NACHC Policy & Issues Forum in Washington, D.C. 

Register now for NACHC’s annual Policy & Issues Forum in Washington, D.C. from March 8-11. This dynamic gathering draws thousands of Community Health Center professionals and leaders from around the country to focus on critical health care issues and hear from thought leaders and top health care officials in Washington. Health center advocates will also visit the halls of Congress to fight for long-term and stable funding. 

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