| TMA Signs Letter On New Transparency Rule
added: 2/21/2012
The TMA is among nearly 100 national and state physician organizations that have sent a letter to CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner taking issue with a new transparency requirement under the Affordable Care Act. The provision mandates the public listing of any
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added: 2/21/2012
Congress applies another SGR Patch
added: 2/17/2012
Congress has signed off on a 10 month extension of the payroll tax and unemployment benefit bill that includes a provision to postpone the looming Medicare cuts to physicians on March 1.
SGR Patch Approved Through 2012
added: 2/15/2012
TMA StaffFeb. 15, 2012ModernHealthcare.comFederal lawmakers on Wednesday reached a tentative agreement on a payroll tax holiday bill that averts a 27.4 percent cut in Medicare physician payment rates and extends current rates until the end of 2012, according to a
TMA Joins Fight Against Motorcycle Helmet Bill
added: 2/13/2012
In keeping with its years of work to ensure Tennessee’s motorcycle helmet law remains in force, the TMA has joined a group of organizations opposing a new bill that would substantially weaken the law. “For years, the TMA has worked
Docs to Lobby for SGR Repeal During AMA Conference
added: 2/9/2012
TMA leaders will be joining doctors from around the country in Washington, DC, next week for the AMA National Advocacy Conference, where they will meet with lawmakers to demand a permanent solution to the Medicare physician payment problem caused by
Board Sets TMA Course for 2012
added: 1/26/2012
A new year’s budget, strategic plan, legislative agenda, prescription safety, physician education and electronic health record activities were all part of the agenda for the TMA Board of Trustees first quarter meeting in mid January. Positive Budget, Membership News
TMA Supports Efforts to Curb Overprescribing
added: 1/6/2012
The TMA is working with the current administration to tackle Tennessee's prescription drug problem.
SGR Cut On Hold But Pay Rates May Still Change
added: 1/5/2012
The payroll tax extension legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President on Dec. 23, 2011, (Public Law 112 078) delayed the 27.4 percent Medicare pay cut due to the SGR formula for two months. It also extended the
TMA Elections: Voting Begins Feb. 1
added: 12/29/2011
The list of nominees has been finalized for TMA leadership positions for 2012-2013.
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