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Home » US Law » 2021 Tennessee Code » Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts » Chapter 6 - Medicine and Surgery » Part 5 - Physicians' Conflict of Interest Disclosure Act of 1991

§ 63-6-501. Short Title

This part shall be known as the “Physicians’ Conflict of Interest Disclosure Act of 1991.”

§ 63-6-502. Conflict of Interest — How Addressed

Physicians are free to enter lawful contractual relationships, including the acquisition of ownership interests in health facilities, equipment or pharmaceuticals, but these can create potential conflicts of interest. The potential conflict of interest shall be addressed by the following: The physician has a duty to disclose to the patient or referring colleagues such physician’s ownership […]

§ 63-6-503. Federal Law

Nothing in this part is intended to nor shall it permit any action that is inconsistent with the federal Patient and Program Protection Act of 1987, or other provisions of federal law that prohibits such arrangements as a condition to receipt of federal funds.