Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 0880 - Medical Examiners
Here’s an overview of Title 0880 – Medical Examiners under the Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee:
📘 Structure of Title 0880
Chapter 0880-01 – Rules of Procedure for Hearing Contested Cases: Outlines due process, notice requirements, hearing procedures, etc. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 0880-02 – General Rules and Regulations Governing the Practice of Medicine: The most comprehensive chapter, covering licensure, discipline, telemedicine, CME, prescribing, etc. (law.cornell.edu)
Chapters 0880-03 to 0880-14 – Cover various specific professional areas (some transferred or repealed):
0880-03 & 0880-04 – Transferred to other Titles (regulations.justia.com)
0880-05 – Rules on X‑Ray operators in physician offices (regulations.justia.com)
0880-06 – Oversight of nurse practitioners/prescription writers (regulations.justia.com)
0880-07 – Respiratory Care Practitioners (regulations.justia.com)
0880-09 – Radiologist Assistants (regulations.justia.com)
0880-11 – Clinical Perfusionists (regulations.justia.com)
0880-12 – Acupuncturists; 0880-13 – Genetic Counselors; 0880-14 – Polysomnography (regulations.justia.com)
🔍 Highlights from Chapter 0880‑02 (Effective May/June 2025)
This chapter, recently updated (June 17, 2025), covers:
Definitions – Key terms used by the Board (tn.gov)
Fees – Application, license renewal, late renewal, training, exemption, etc. (tn.gov)
3–5. Licensure – Processes for U.S./Canadian grads, international grads, out-of-state/international applicants (law.cornell.edu)
Training Licenses/Exemptions – Interns, fellows, visiting faculty, locum tenens (tn.gov)
Application Review – Criteria, interviews, conditions
Examination Requirements – FLEX, USMLE, NBME components (tn.gov)
9–10. Renewal/Inactivation/Retirement/Reactivation – Rules for maintaining/reactivating licenses (tn.gov)
Board Administration – Meetings, record-keeping, certificates of fitness, advisory rulings, screening panels (tn.gov)
Discipline & Civil Penalties – Suspension, revocation, fines, public actions (tn.gov)
Advertising Standards
Specially Regulated Practices
Medical Records – Requirements for documentation (tn.gov, casetext.com)
Telemedicine Licensure – Licensing rules for remote practice
Consumer Right‑to‑Know – Transparency requirements
Supervision of PAs
Continuing Medical Education
Professional Entities – Corporations/LLCs for medical practice
Office-Based Surgery
Pro Bono Clinic & Volunteer Practice
Tamper‑Resistant Prescriptions
Medical Spa Registration
Opioid Prescribing Discipline Minimums
Surgical Assistant Registration
(law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com)
🛠️ What's New & Effective
The June 17, 2025 revision includes updated guidelines for physician conduct, prescribing protocols (including opioids and tamper-resistant Rx), telemedicine rules, CME requirements, and volunteer practice guidelines.
✅ Why It Matters
These rules define licensure eligibility, scope of practice, disciplinary frameworks, telemedicine regulations, record‑keeping, CME obligations, and special practice settings.
Professionals or institutions must follow these for compliance, credentialing, and legal standards—especially in areas like telemedicine and opioid prescribing where rules have tightened.
🔗 Getting Official Copies
You can find full, official versions here:
TN Secretary of State – Publications for current administrative rules (Title 0880).
Justia or LII for chapter-by-chapter breakdowns.
Tennessee Register filings (e.g., June 17, 2025 update) via tnsos.gov. (publications.tnsosfiles.com, law.cornell.edu)
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