| TOSHA Updates: Hazard Control
added: 2/25/2010
TOSHA inspections focus on compliance with safer sharps, but inspectors may evaluate a practice's entire hazard control program.
Reminder: Decide Medicare Participation by March 17
added: 2/17/2010
Physicians have until March 17 to change their Medicare participation or nonparticipation status for this year.
New HITECH Deadlines Applicable to Your Practice
added: 2/17/2010
HITECH revisions to HIPAA became effective on February 17 for Covered Entities and Business Associates, affecting most medical practices.
A Primer on CME Requirements in Tennessee
added: 2/16/2010
Lest the BME reconsider its decision not to double required CME for physician licensure, the TMA is offering this primer on continuing medical education requirements.
Health Groups Petition FTC for Red Flags Rule Relief
added: 2/1/2010
The AMA and three other health professional groups are petitioning the FTC to be excluded from the "red flags" identity theft rule.
Having Problems with Cahaba GBA?
added: 1/20/2010
The TMA is soliciting feedback, good or bad, on medical practice relationships/experiences with Cahaba GBA.
AmeriChoice Expands Radiology Prior-Auth Requirement
added: 1/15/2010
AmeriChoice is expanding the scope of its current radiology prior authorization requirements, effective Feb. 1.
AmeriGroup Culling Network
added: 1/15/2010
TennCare MCO AmeriGroup is terminating some network physicians "without cause," effective May 5.
Physicians: What if Your ID is Stolen?
added: 1/12/2010
Access new identity theft resources from the AMA and the TMA.
TMA Member Alert: Silent PPO Transparency Effective Jan. 1
added: 12/29/2009
TMADec. 29, 2009TMA legislation designed to bring transparency to the selling of provider networks and discounts in the commercial health insurance market takes effect on January 1, 2010. Any questions should be directed to the TMA Legal Department at 800 659
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