NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A measure that would allow Tennessee to approach Congress about forming its own health care system has failed this year. <\/p>\n
The proposal sponsored by Republican Rep. Mark Pody of Lebanon failed on a vote of 9-9 in the House Insurance and Banking Committee on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
A similar measure failed during the final day of session last year. Like this one, it would have allowed Tennessee to join an interstate health care compact in seeking other options. <\/p>\n
In defending his bill, Pody said it's wise to have other options for health care because of uncertainty about what it's going to look like down the road. <\/p>\n
Opponents say it's unnecessary and that it might affect Tennessee's federal match for TennCare, the state's expanded Medicaid program, and other health care initiatives. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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