Health Care - As introduced, reduces, from 30 days to 14 days, the period of time within which a licensing board that assesses discipline or a penalty against a healthcare provider for a violation of pain management rules must notify the department of health of such discipline or penalty. - Amends TCA Title 63.

HB 389 reduces the timeframe for healthcare licensing boards to notify the Tennessee Department of Health about disciplinary actions against providers violating pain management rules, from 30 days to 14 days. This change directly affects licensing boards that assess discipline and the Department of Health, requiring faster reporting of penalties. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 63, Section 63-1-306(c), to implement this shorter notification period. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not alter the underlying disciplinary standards or penalties.