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Home » US Law » 2021 Tennessee Code » Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts » Chapter 1 - Division of Health Related Boards » Part 2 - Medical Practitioners Practicing in Free Health Clinics

§ 63-1-201. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Free health clinic” means a health care facility operated by a nonprofit private entity that does not receive payment for its services and does not impose any charges on the individuals to whom services are rendered; “Medical practitioner” means a: Physician licensed under chapter 6 […]

§ 63-1-202. Exemption From Fees and Taxes

Medical practitioners who practice in a free health clinic and who do not receive monetary remuneration for medical care and other services rendered within the statutory scope of practice for such practitioner shall not be subject to: Any fees for a special volunteer license from the practitioner’s licensing board; or The privilege tax on occupations […]

§ 63-1-203. Compensation for Services Prohibited — Donations and Gifts Permitted

A medical practitioner or a free health clinic may not receive any compensation for services rendered including, but not limited to, reimbursement from an individual or from any third party payor. Reimbursement may not be accepted from any insurance policy, health plan or federal or state benefits program. A clinic may receive donations and gifts.