Health Care - As enacted, authorizes a physician to perform stem cell therapy or regenerative medicine therapy that is not approved by the United States food and drug administration if such therapy is used for a treatment or procedure that is within the scope of practice of the physician; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 63 and Title 68.

Summary

The law lets a licensed physician use stem cell or regenerative medicine treatments that the FDA has not approved, as long as the procedure is within the physician’s scope of practice and relates to orthopedics, wound care, or pain management. The stem cells must come from FDA‑registered or accredited facilities, and physicians must provide a clear notice and obtain patient consent. The measure updates Tennessee’s health‑care statutes to define terms and set these requirements.

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