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TMA On ICD-10: No More Delays After 2014
added: 5/15/2012

The TMA supports postponing the ICD-10 compliance deadline to October 2014 but believes that should remain a firm deadline with no additional delays.


Session Ends; TMA Tallies Wins
added: 5/8/2012
The TMA had another productive year in the Tennessee General Assembly! We thank all our members who reached out to their legislators and urged support of organized medicine and better patient health and safety.

Third Prescribing CME Course Launches Statewide
added: 5/1/2012
The TMA is launching its third round of live proper prescribing classes meeting the medical board CME requirement for medical licensure in Tennessee.

Pain Bill Passes! Thanks to TMA Members, Supporters
added: 4/27/2012

TMA member physicians and supporters won a big victory this week with the passage of the Interventional Pain Management Bill (SB1935 HB1896) in both chambers of the Tennessee General Assembly.


Physicians: National Rx Drug Take-Back Day Resources
added: 4/25/2012
Doctors can use these tools to encourage patients to safely dispose of their unused prescription medications.

New TMA Officers Installed During MedTenn 2012
added: 4/17/2012
The TMA installed Dr. Wiley Robinson as president and a host of new leaders for 2012-2013 during its 177th annual meeting in Nashville on April 14.

MedTenn 2012 Addresses Rx Drugs, ACA, Insurance Exchanges
added: 4/17/2012
The TMA's 177th annual meeting addressed public health issues including the state’s prescription drug problem, changes in patient care and the regulatory environment, and the impact of health reform. 


New TMA Videos Urge EHR Adoption for Better Patient Care
added: 3/30/2012
The TMA and BCBST Health Foundation announce a series of videos on the benefits of EHR adoption for physicians and patients.

U.S. House Passes Bill to Repeal IPAB, Enact Med-Mal Reforms
added: 3/22/2012

By a vote of 223 181, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved H.R. 5, a measure sponsored by Tennessee Congressman and TMA member Phil Roe, MD, to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board and enact comprehensive medical liability reforms.


TMA Explains Concerns About Abortion Bill to Local Media
added: 3/21/2012

TMA StaffMar. 21, 2012WKRN NewsThe TMA has concerns about privacy and safety issues for both doctors and patients, raised by the Life Defense Act of 2012, HB3808. That from TMA Executive Vice President Russ Miller, who appeared on WKRN TV in Nashville
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Momentum Builds for Medicare Private Contracting Bill
added: 4/20/2012
The measure would allow Medicare patients to see the physicians they want and need to see.

Task Force Strategizes on MLR Reform, Deficit Plan
added: 9/16/2011
An organized medicine task force hopes to get tort reform included in a national deficit reduction plan.

CMS Proposal Confirms Medicare Pay Cut for 2012
added: 7/21/2011
The proposed regulation states that unless Congress acts, Medicare physician payments will be slashed by 29.5 percent on January 1.


AMA Supports Bills to Eliminate IPAB
added: 7/6/2011
Letters of support have been sent to Congressmembers sponsoring bills to eliminate the controversial panel.


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Avoid the 2013 E-Rx Penalty
added: 5/7/2012
Physicians are being urged to report on at least 10 electronic prescriptions by June 30 to avoid the Medicare e-prescribing penalty.

Deadline Change for PQRS Measures Data Submission
added: 4/18/2012
The deadline for submitting Medicare PQRS measures data has been extended to April 30, 2012.

Medicare eRx Penalties – Phone Lines Now Open
added: 3/28/2012

CMS has confirmed that the QualityNet Help Desk is now prepared to take calls on the Medicare e-prescribing penalty.


TennCare EHR Incentives: Not Too Late to Enroll
added: 3/21/2012

The Bureau of TennCare wants to remind providers who have yet to enroll in the TennCare Medicaid EHR Incentive Program that it is not too late to participate.  


Joint Statement: EHR Barriers Must Be Addressed
added: 2/22/2012

Four critical areas related to the functionality and implementation of electronic health records need to be addressed, according to the TMA, and the Tennessee chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians.


Having Trouble with E-Rx Hardship Process?
added: 2/22/2012

TMA members who have had trouble applying for an e prescribing hardship exemption need to let the Association know, to strengthen advocacy efforts on their behalf.


New Resources on CMS EHR Incentive Site
added: 2/8/2012

Some new features have been added to the CMS website devoted to Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.  


EHR Incentives: Important Dates, Payment Threshold
added: 1/18/2012

TMA StaffJan. 18, 2012CMSOn December 31, 2011, the reporting year ended for eligible professionals (EPs) who participated in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program in 2011. Participating EPs must have completed their 90 day reporting period by the end of 2011


HHS to Delay Stage 2 MU Requirements Until 2014
added: 12/8/2011
The AMA says the decision will help increase physician participation in EHR incentive programs.

CMS Suggests Not Reporting Warfarin Therapy CQM for EHR Incentives
added: 11/30/2011
CMS says there are other FDA-approved therapies for use as anticoagulants.

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CMS Releases Final Rule on Medicare Conditions of Participation
added: 5/16/2012

The final CoP rule makes improvements on a number of troubling provisions from the original proposal but retains some AMA-opposed provisions.


Concern Over NoPP Forms Unfounded
added: 5/14/2012

The TMA is providing clarification on the role of federal HIPAA law and the requirement of provision of a Notice of Privacy Practices.


Docs Lead Majority of New Medicare ACOs
added: 4/17/2012
The majority of new Medicare Accountable Care Organizations announced by CMS will be led by physicians.

TN Practices to Share in $250M UHG Settlement
added: 2/10/2012

Nearly 400 Tennessee medical practices will receive their share of about $250 million from the settlement of a 2009 class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group.


Pain Management Clinic Certification: Got Questions?
added: 1/23/2012

The Tennessee Department of Health (DOH) has published FAQs on the certification of pain management clinics.


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.

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Resubmit Humana Claims Rejected Due to 5010 837 Edit
added: 5/17/2012

A valid HIPAA standard transaction edit by Humana has resulted in about 450,000 rejected claims at Humana's designated clearinghouse. 


Attend the Cahaba GBA Jurisdiction-Wide Meeting
added: 5/16/2012

TMA members are among medical association members invited to attend the jurisdiction-wide meeting for medical association members hosted by Cahaba GBA on June 5 in Nashville.


Two Weeks Left to Comment on ICD-10 Delay
added: 5/3/2012

The proposed rule to delay the compliance date for ICD-10 from Oct. 1, 2013 to October 1, 2014 is posted to the Federal Register and there are only two weeks left in the 30-day comment period.  


Medical Billing - Qtly Changes to Drug, Biological Codes
added: 5/3/2012
CMS has issued an update on quarterly changes to drug and biological billing codes submitted to Medicare.

UHC Mailings Highlight Premium Program, Cost Estimator Tool
added: 5/2/2012

UnitedHealthcare will be sending mailings to select network physicians this week related to the 2012 Premium Refresh and the health care cost estimator tool.


New CMS Rule - NPI Required for Enrollment, Claims
added: 4/26/2012
A new CMS rule will require use of the NPI number when provider enrolls in Medicare or Medicaid, or submits a claim.

BCBST Launches Insurance Exchange Website
added: 4/19/2012
The site aims to educate Tennessee consumers, healthcare providers and others on what a health insurance exchange may mean for them as part of healthcare reform. 

TMA Objects to CMS Overpayment Rule
added: 4/18/2012
The TMA says lack of clarity and increased liability in the rules add another barrier to being a participating Medicare provider.

HHS Proposes Delaying ICD-10 Compliance Thru Oct. 2014
added: 4/9/2012
A proposed rule announced by HHS would give providers another year to come into compliance with ICD-10, though October 2014.

HIPAA 5010 Implementation Provider Call: Register Now
added: 4/5/2012

 CMS is hosting a National Provider Call regarding the current status of Medicare FFS implementation of HIPAA Version 5010 and D.0 on Wednesday, April 25.  


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