The Tennessee Department of Health has issued licenses to 255 pain clinics since a new law was enacted on Jan. 1, requiring clinics to receive licenses before opening, according to a Tennessean report.
There are another 20 applications being reviewed currently, while 19 have been rejected. The law imposes regulations on pain management clinics in an effort to prevent the operation of so-called "pill mills."
In addition to licenses, the new regulations outlaw cash payments for treatment and require licensed physicians to be in the clinic at least 20 percent of the time they are open.
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There are another 20 applications being reviewed currently, while 19 have been rejected. The law imposes regulations on pain management clinics in an effort to prevent the operation of so-called "pill mills."
In addition to licenses, the new regulations outlaw cash payments for treatment and require licensed physicians to be in the clinic at least 20 percent of the time they are open.
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Neurotech Launches Non-invasive Low Back Pain Device
Pain Specialist Dr. Mike Yuan Joins American Spine
Pain Specialist Dr. Zach Chambers Joins Deuk Spine Institute