| Employee Rights Poster Date Delayed
added: 1/24/2012
The effective date for posting a new employee rights poster has changed from January 31 to April 30, 2012.
Pain Management Clinic Certification: Got Questions?
added: 1/23/2012
authordate publishedsource?The Tennessee Department of Health (DOH) published FAQs on the certification of pain management clinics. These questions were developed by DOH in consultation with professional specialty societies, including TMA. The FAQs cover the following topic areas Mental
TN Physicians Applauded for Efforts to Combat Doctor Shopping
added: 12/21/2011
The TMA recognizes member achievement in fighting this illegal patient behavior.
Medical Practices: Employee Rights Must Be Posted
added: 12/15/2011
The NLRB requires union and collective bargaining information to be posted in a conspicuous area.
TMA Objects to CMS Proposal to Erode Peer Review
added: 12/14/2011
New Medicare Conditions of Participation propose "troubling changes" for medical staff and peer review processes.
TMA Responds to Calls on OIG Exclusions
added: 11/15/2011
TennCare providers can search an OIG database to meet the new requirement to scan for excluded staff or contractors.
Medicare Shared Savings (ACO) Applications Available
added: 11/11/2011
Access the application and register for a national provider call on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Antitrust Rules Issued for Medicare ACOs
added: 11/2/2011
AMA advocacy led to some important changes in the final antitrust rule issued by the federal government.
ACO Final Rule Released by CMS
added: 10/21/2011
The final rule has significant changes that are positive for physicians, as requested by the AMA.
Reporting Injuries from a Meth Lab Explosion
added: 9/20/2011
A discussion of the reporting requirements in Tennessee law when a physician encounters a patient with injuries from a meth lab explosion.
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