Appeals

(1) Any physician who is at risk of removal from the CPP registry may request a contested case hearing regarding any such decision directly to the Administrator. Said request must be submitted in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days of the notice to the physician that the physician is at risk of removal from the CPP registry. The Administrator or designee shall hear the contested case in accordance with the provision of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in Title 4, Chapter 5, and in accordance with Tenn. R. and Regs. 0800-02-13. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN PROGRAM CHAPTER 0800-02-33 (2) If the Administrator believes that the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action, the Administrator may summarily suspend any physician from the CPP Registry pending proceedings for final removal under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in Title 4, Chapter 5, and in accordance with Tenn. R. and Regs. 0800-02-13.