TN SB1753

The Practice Of Medicine

Passed Senate Ferrell Haile (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
6/10
Risk Level
High
Policy Area
Health
Industry Overlap
33%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

Senator Ferrell Haile, as a pharmacist and owner of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe, has personal financial interests that align directly with the healthcare industry, particularly in pharmaceuticals and health products. The bill SB1753, which expands the practice of medicine to include clinical informatics and lifestyle medicine, could potentially benefit his business interests by increasing the scope of services that can be offered by healthcare providers, thereby influencing the demand for pharmaceutical products and health services. Additionally, as a board member of Sumner Regional Medical Center, he may have a vested interest in the financial performance of healthcare entities that could be impacted by the bill's provisions.

The alignment of his occupation as a pharmacist with the bill's focus on healthcare practices raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The expansion of medical practice definitions could lead to increased competition for his pharmacy, depending on how these new practices integrate with existing healthcare services. Therefore, while the risk is not at the highest level, it remains significant due to the direct connection between his professional role and the legislation's implications for the healthcare industry.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

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Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Pharmacist Pharmaceuticals/Health Products TN Legislature bio
Business Owner Owner of Perkins Drugs & Gift Shoppe AI-researched
Board Member Board Member of Sumner Regional Medical Center TN Legislature bio
Employer HAILE FARMS TN Ethics Commission
Employer GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. TN Ethics Commission
Employer STEVE FREEMAN FARMS TN Ethics Commission
Employer 2005 CAIRO RENTAL TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner GEORGIAN MANOR APTS. CO-OWNER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2026 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SUMNER COUNTY ANTIDRUG COALITION ADVISOR from Jan 2014 to Dec 2014 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner WORLD CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2006 to Jul 2014 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner STATION CAMP CHURCH ELDER from Jan 2010 to Jan 2017 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner STATION CAMP CHURCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN from Jan 2017 to Apr 2022 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner APCI BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Apr 2016 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY FIRE DEPT. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD from Jan 1991 to Apr 2022 TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner CHRISTIAN TOWERS BOARD MEMBER from Jan 1992 to Jan 2014 TN Ethics Commission
Asset GEORGIAN MANOR APTS.; TN Ethics Commission
Asset RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: HAILEPAC TN Ethics Commission

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About This Analysis

This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.