Division of Health Planning
Guiding the Tennessee Department of Health in the development of programs and policies, and the allocation resources, to address the healthcare needs of TennesseansHealthy People, Healthy Communities, Healthy Tennessee
TDH's Division of Planning is responsible for the creation of the State Health Plan, oversight of the of the Certificate of Public Advantage, and the administration of the Joint Annual Reports.
The State Health Plan guides the Department in the development of programs and policies to benefit public health in the State of Tennessee. The Plan is directed by statute (Public Chapter 0942, 2004) to be evaluated and updated annually and to consider the following principles:
1. Every citizen should have reasonable access to emergency and primary care;
2. The state's healthcare resources should be developed to address the needs of Tennesseans while encouraging competitive markets, economic efficiencies, and the continued development of the state's healthcare industry;
3. Every citizen should have confidence that the quality of health care is continually monitored and standards are adhered to by healthcare providers; and
4. The state should support the recruitment and retention of a sufficient and quality healthcare workforce.
In collaboration with the Department's Data Governance section, the Division facilitates the collection of Joint Annual Reports of licensed health facilities in Tennessee, with information about locations, services provided, and financial indicators.
The Division further has oversight of the Certification of Public Advantage for the Department to ensure the merger of Mountain States Health Alliance and Wellmont Health System, to create Ballad Health, serves as a benefit to the residents of Northeast Tennessee.
COPA
Information and resources about the Certificate of Public Advantage with sections and information for: Announcements, History, Official Correspondence, Public Input and Complaints, Reports, and Spending Plans.
JARs
Data from a variety of licensed health facilities through annual reports known as Joint Annual Reports (JARs) of licensed health facilities in Tennessee with data on locations, services provided, and financial indicators.
State Health Plan
Data from a variety of licensed health facilities through annual reports known as Joint Annual Reports (JARs) of licensed health facilities in Tennessee with data on locations, services provided, and financial indicators.
Contact Information
Have comments or questions on the State Health Plan? Email us at state.health.plan@tn.gov.
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The State Health Plan
Tennessee's State Health Plan contemplates the factors that determine health, considers the resources that can be utilized to improve health, and coordinates the people who lead the way in making Tennessee healthier. The current State Health Plan seeks to provide a pathway, from 2024 to 2026, for achieving the Department’s vision: Healthy People, Healthy Communities, Healthy Tennessee.
State of Health Report
As outlined in statute, the State Health Plan must “review the health status of Tennesseans” while “assessing health resources and outcomes.”
Guided by subject matter expert meetings and the Department’s Vision, “Healthy People, Healthy Communities, Healthy Tennessee,” the State of Health report assesses the health status of Tennesseans across the four areas of the State Health Plan Framework: A Healthy Start, A Healthy Life, a Healthy Environment, and a Healthy System of Care.
In total, the report considers over 100 metrics to assess the State of Health in Tennessee. The data below is used to craft informed and actionable recommendations housed within the State Health Plan. Download the full Tennessee State of Health Report for more information and details about the data in the dashboards.
This Page Last Updated: May 18, 2026 at 2:33 PM