Dr. David Cannon of the Campbell Clinic in Memphis has ask for TOS membership participation in the following survey. This group is looking to compile data which could be used to work on reducing the Prior Authorization issues surgeons are facing today. We would appreciate...
NASHVILLE – John Crawford, MD, has taken the position as President of the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society, the state’s professional organization for orthopeadic surgeons. His goals during his leadership of TOS include “utilizing the social network of our members to influence state legislators and administration in governmental...
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...
The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society has been working on your behalf throughout the winter and spring, primarily focusing on Advocacy issues. Matt Scanlan, our TOS Lobbyist, has a full report inside this Newsletter. As most of you know by now, the Opioid Crisis has caused the Governor...
Dear valued TOS Member You can download the latest newsletter available at tnorthopaedicsociety.org. If you would like to contribute to our next newsletter, feel free to email or call at the information below. Spring/Summer Newsletter 2018...
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...
