Changes in Tennessee law regarding Opioid prescribing are having a disruptive impact on Tennessee Orthopaedic Surgeons' practices. The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society is here to advocate for its members, which include YOU. As such, the TOS board is working to develop a communication platform that will...
This legislative session was unusually busy for the TOS. The TOS spent considerable time opposing several bills early in the session ranging from balance billing issues to a bill that would have allowed physician assistants to earn a new degree and title. Several bills were introduced that...
February 8, 2018 - Nashville, TN: Phil Karpos, MD, President of the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society and Matt Scanlan, lobbyist for TOS met with members of the state Governor’s office regarding Governor Haslam’s bill aimed at curbing opioid abuse. The bill restricts opioid prescriptions according to whether a...
June 27, 2016 Tennessee Orthopedic Society members David Cannon, M.D., Randy Davidson, M.D., Greg Mencio, M.D., John McGraw, M.D. Sam Murrell, M.D. and Quinn Throckmorton, M.D. were joined by TOS executive director Mike Crosby and practice administrator Glenn Sumner in their annual pilgrimage to Capitol Hill...
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The bill, an initiative by TOS, THA, TMA and other medical provider groups now heads to the Governor for signature....
The last remaining weeks of session for the 108th General Assembly near as April says hello. Last year the legislature recessed on April 18th and many observers believe adjournment will come sooner. This week the Governor is expected to present his budget document to both...
Provider Stability Act Moves Forward. In a successful week for medical providers, the Provider Stability Act passed out of Senate Commerce and a House subcommittee. The bill, an initiative by TMA is being supported by TOS, THA and other medical provider groups now heads to the...