| Lawsuits Spur Reminder on Sign Language Interpreters
added: 8/9/2010
Recent news stories bear a reminder as to what the law requires with respect to communicating with deaf patients.
How Do I Recognize and Report a Doctor Shopper?
added: 7/26/2010
Tennessee's doctor-shopping law has been updated and clarified; a new Doctor Shopping Guidance is available to TMA members.
60-Hour CME Proposal May Be Heard in September
added: 7/22/2010
A rulemaking hearing will likely be held in September on a BME proposal to raise required CME for physicians from 40 to 60 hours every two years.
Peer Review - Recent Court Decisions
added: 7/19/2010
Recent court decisions impact peer reveiw in a physician's practice.
TMA Successes Mount in HRI Lawsuit
added: 7/8/2010
The TMA has scored another win in its ongoing legal case against Health Research Insights, Inc. (HRI), arising out of a challenged “recovery audit.”
Higher Fees for Copying Medical Records Now in Effect
added: 7/1/2010
Physician offices can charge higher fees for copying medical records, effective July 1, thanks to TMA legislation passed in this year's General Assembly.
Patient Privacy Policy Template Developed for TMA Members
added: 6/2/2010
The TMA has crafted a template policy for member medical practices to adapt to the needs of their practices to be in compliance with the Colby Stansberry Act of 2010.
FTC Postpones “Red Flag” Identity Theft Deadline until Dec. 31
added: 6/2/2010
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will delay enforcement of the Red Flags identity theft rule until Dec. 31, 2010.
UHG FAQs
added: 4/28/2010
UHG Step-by-Step
added: 4/28/2010
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