Health Care - As introduced, extends from January 15 to March 1, the date by which the commissioner of health, in consultation with the department of finance and administration and any other state agency involved in the administration of the safety net program, must annually report to the general assembly on data relating to access to care and safety net adequacy related issues. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

HB 839 extends the annual deadline for Tennessee's commissioner of health to report on health care access and safety net program data from January 15 to March 1 each year. The report, prepared in consultation with the department of finance and administration and other relevant state agencies, covers metrics like access to care and program adequacy. This change applies to the specific reporting requirement under amended sections of Tennessee law (Title 68, Section 68-1-123), with no other policy changes.