Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-7-2814

It is the intent of this part to meet the minimum standards established by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) ( 42 U.S.C. § 1320 d et seq.), and the rules and regulations to be promulgated by federal authorities in connection with HIPAA. The commissioner is, therefore, authorized to promulgate rules and regulations according to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the federal law as well as those rules necessary to carry out the proper administration of this part.