Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-5-122: Statement of interest of vendors or suppliers holding equity interest in hospitals, apothecaries or nursing homes

(a) Any individual or corporate vendor or provider participating under this part who holds an equity interest in any hospital, apothecary, nursing home, or other vendor or provider participating under this part shall submit annually to the department of finance and administration information disclosing their interest in these vendors or providers.

(b) Any such party who fails to file the information required by this section shall not be entitled to participate in the program.