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...
The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society is sad to announce the passing of Dr. Allen Anderson, who passed away on his farm, Sunday, Nov.12, 2017. Born on Nov. 16, 1949 he was 67 years old. He was a graduate of University of Tennessee College of Medicine, and he...
Washington, DC—Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) officially withdrew a proposed rule titled Establishment of Special Payment Provisions and Requirements for Qualified Practitioners and Qualified Suppliers of Prosthetics and Custom-Fabricated Orthotics (CMS-6012-P). AAOS communicated to CMS serious concerns with the proposed rule, and...
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 | 1:30 to 6 PM Academy Hall, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Explore orthopaedics in this half-day didactic, educational program developed specifically for medical students to build awareness of and exposure to orthopaedics. REGISTRATION & INFORMATION...
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...
Tuesday, March 1 - Saturday, March 5, 2016 Orlando, Florida The American Academy of Orthopaedics 2016 Annual Meeting is open for registration to all members. Members will have to log into the AAOS website to register. After login, to register for the Annual Meeting and Courses select Show Sessions....
Brian Baker has retired in June after serving as the Executive Director of the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society for the past five years. TOS has seen significant grown in membership and has gained voice in the halls of the state legislature under his leadership. Mike Crosby of...
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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...
