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Feedback Needed on Rule Changes for DOT Medical Exam
added: 5/20/2013

Physicians certified with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) are being asked to weigh in by July 9 on proposed changes to federal rules for the DOT medical exam given to commercial drivers.


TMA Signs IPAB Repeal Letter
added: 5/20/2013

The TMA has joined nearly 550 other organizations from across the state and the nation calling for repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), an entity created by a provision of the health reform law.


AMA Asking Docs to Share Insurance Exchange Contracts
added: 5/17/2013
Physicians who have been asked to sign a new insurance contract related to the implementation of a health insurance exchange are being asked to share the contract with the TMA and the AMA for an advocacy database.

New Law On Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Schools
added: 5/17/2013

TMA members may be contacted by local schools about a new law regarding epinephrine auto-injectors.


TMA Feedback Helps Shape Compounding Pharmacy Bill
added: 5/17/2013

Comments from TMA leaders and members have helped shape and improve federal legislation to address gaps in regulatory oversight of compounding pharmacies, which played a role in the fungal meningitis outbreak last year.


Health Care Advocacy: 2013 Legislative Successes & Highlights
added: 5/16/2013

The Tennessee Medical Association saw a host of health care advocacy successes in the 2013 General Assembly session. The TMA won passage of every bill it officially sponsored, and saw victories on numerous other critical issues the Association either supported or opposed.


TennCare MCOs Implement Rate Reduction for OB Deliveries
added: 5/16/2013
Due to TennCare budget cuts, obstetrical practices in Tennessee are beginning to receive either recoupment demands or letters notifying them of “adjustments” to their reimbursement claims.

Alert: Letters Sent on TennCare Primary Care Rate Increase
added: 5/10/2013
Physicians will soon receive letters from TennCare MCOs outlining how they will receive the new payment increase for Medicaid primary care providers, and should read everything carefully and respond by July 15.

ICD-10 Transition: Dates of Service Question?
added: 5/10/2013
With the October 1, 2014, ICD-10 transition deadline approaching, medical practices may be wondering how to code a claim they are submitting in October 2014 for a service provided in September 2014. The date of service will determine which system to use.

Prescribing Database: Important Things to Know
added: 4/29/2013
Tennessee physicians are urged to run a monthly Practitioner Report from the state's controlled substance database and review it for unauthorized use of their DEA license or for erroneous information.

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TMA Signs IPAB Repeal Letter
added: 5/20/2013

The TMA has joined nearly 550 other organizations from across the state and the nation calling for repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), an entity created by a provision of the health reform law.


New Law On Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Schools
added: 5/17/2013

TMA members may be contacted by local schools about a new law regarding epinephrine auto-injectors.


TMA Feedback Helps Shape Compounding Pharmacy Bill
added: 5/17/2013

Comments from TMA leaders and members have helped shape and improve federal legislation to address gaps in regulatory oversight of compounding pharmacies, which played a role in the fungal meningitis outbreak last year.


Legislative Updates for Week of April 15, 2013
added: 4/19/2013

Motorcycle Helmet  |  Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome  |  Addison Sharp Prescription Reg Legislative Session Ends Today In what seems unprecedented, the House and Senate will adjourn for the year today in one of the quickest sessions in recent history. Both Speakers


Legislative Updates for Week of April 8, 2013
added: 4/12/2013
Legislative Updates for Week of April 8, 2013, including the following bills: Motorcycle Helmet Repeal, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Addison Sharp Prescription Regulatory Act of 2013.

Legislative Updates for Week of April 1, 2013
added: 4/4/2013
Legislative Updates for Week of April 1, 2013

Legislative Updates for Week of March 25, 2013
added: 3/29/2013
Legislative Updates for Week of March 25, 2013

Legislative Updates for Week of March 18, 2013
added: 3/22/2013
Legislative Updates for Week of March 18, 2013

Legislative Updates for Week of March 11, 2013
added: 3/15/2013

Legislative Updates for Week of March 11, 2013

TMA Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Legislation in the News
added: 3/12/2013

State media attention has focused on competing bills in the Tennessee General Assembly, one of them brought by the TMA, addressing neonatal abstinence syndrome  babies born with withdrawal symptoms from addictive drugs their mothers were taking during pregnancy.
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Feedback Needed on “Meaningful Use” Requirements
added: 4/25/2013

A group of Republican members of the U.S. Senate, including Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), is seeking input from healthcare providers on the government’s EHR “meaningful use” requirements by May 16.


Jan. 24 Webinar: Stage 2 Meaningful Use
added: 1/17/2013
Register now for a January 24th CMS webinar on how the Stage 2 Meaningful Use regulations will help providers successfully participate, receive payments, and refine and integrate EHRs into their practice or facility.

Jan. 31 Deadline to Request E-Rx Exemption Penalty
added: 1/10/2013
Physicians who were unable to file for a Medicare ePrescribing hardship exemption by the original deadline have until Jan. 31, 2013, to avoid the 1.5-percent payment penalty in 2013.

Deadlines for Registration, Attestation for Meaningful Use
added: 12/13/2012

Reminder deadlines for physicians on collecting for Medicare e-Health meaningful use incentives.


CMAs Can Now Enter Med Orders in CPOE
added: 9/28/2012
In its final rule for Stage 2 of meaningful use in its electronic health record incentive program, CMS decided that credentialed medical assistants—including CMAs (AAMA)—would be permitted to enter medication orders into the computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system.

October 3 Last Day to Begin 90-Day Reporting Period for 2012
added: 8/6/2012
Eligible Professionals must begin their consecutive 90-day reporting period by October 3 to attest to meeting meaningful use and be eligible to receive an incentive payment for CY 2012. 

Urgent: New Deadline for eRx Hardship Exemption: July 2
added: 6/29/2012
A computer update has led CMS to extend the deadline for filing e-prescribing hardship exemptions from June 30 to July 2; AMA is urging CMS to extend the deadline further.

Videos Urge Electronic Records for Better Patient Care
added: 6/20/2012
A series of videos aimed at encouraging health providers in Tennessee to adopt electronic health records (EHRs) is now available online at www.adoptEHR.com for physicians and patients across the state.

Many Docs Could Face Penalty Over Medicare Quality Reporting
added: 6/15/2012
Hundreds of thousands of physicians will see their Medicare payments reduced 1.5 percent in 2015 if early participation rates in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) are any indication.

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.

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Feedback Needed on Rule Changes for DOT Medical Exam
added: 5/20/2013

Physicians certified with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) are being asked to weigh in by July 9 on proposed changes to federal rules for the DOT medical exam given to commercial drivers.


New Law On Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Schools
added: 5/17/2013

TMA members may be contacted by local schools about a new law regarding epinephrine auto-injectors.


Alert: Letters Sent on TennCare Primary Care Rate Increase
added: 5/10/2013
Physicians will soon receive letters from TennCare MCOs outlining how they will receive the new payment increase for Medicaid primary care providers, and should read everything carefully and respond by July 15.

Prescribing Database: Important Things to Know
added: 4/29/2013
Tennessee physicians are urged to run a monthly Practitioner Report from the state's controlled substance database and review it for unauthorized use of their DEA license or for erroneous information.

TMA Alert: Use Caution When Signing Medical Orders
added: 4/18/2013
Physicians who sign medical orders written by someone else could face penalties or open themselves up to possible fraud and abuse liability.

State Aware of Rx Database Gridlock
added: 4/1/2013
The TMA is receiving calls from members who are having trouble checking the state's prescription monitoring database as required by a new law; state officials are aware and are working on the problems.

Rx Database Query Only Required on Opioids and Benzos
added: 3/28/2013
The state has confirmed that only prescriptions for opioids and benzodiazepines require a query of the Controlled Substance Monitoring Database, effective April 1.

Professional Privilege Tax: No Notice Given But Penalties Will Be Levied
added: 3/20/2013
The Tennessee Department of Revenue will not be mailing physicians any notice of their $400 Professional Privilege Tax due on June 1, 2013. Noncompliance can result in monetary penalties. 

Prescription Monitoring Database: Got Questions or Issues?
added: 3/8/2013
Tennessee physicians who still have not registered themselves or their staff agents for the state’s Controlled Substance Monitoring Database (CSMD) need to do so, and are being asked to report any issues or concerns to the TMA.

BMCs Spark Concern About Patient Referrals for Imaging
added: 3/8/2013
The Tennessee Medical Association is asking members to report concerns about benefit management companies (BMCs) affecting patient referrals for imaging services. 

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TMA Signs IPAB Repeal Letter
added: 5/20/2013

The TMA has joined nearly 550 other organizations from across the state and the nation calling for repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), an entity created by a provision of the health reform law.


AMA Asking Docs to Share Insurance Exchange Contracts
added: 5/17/2013
Physicians who have been asked to sign a new insurance contract related to the implementation of a health insurance exchange are being asked to share the contract with the TMA and the AMA for an advocacy database.

TennCare MCOs Implement Rate Reduction for OB Deliveries
added: 5/16/2013
Due to TennCare budget cuts, obstetrical practices in Tennessee are beginning to receive either recoupment demands or letters notifying them of “adjustments” to their reimbursement claims.

Alert: Letters Sent on TennCare Primary Care Rate Increase
added: 5/10/2013
Physicians will soon receive letters from TennCare MCOs outlining how they will receive the new payment increase for Medicaid primary care providers, and should read everything carefully and respond by July 15.

POS Billing Clarification for Radiology, Pathology
added: 4/26/2013

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued clarification on Place of Service Coding for radiology and pathology billing.


Cahaba - No New Dial-Up Accounts After May 1
added: 4/24/2013
Due to the upcoming elimination of dial-up connectivity, Cahaba GBA will no longer establish new dial-up user IDs and passwords for Medicare claims submission beginning May 1, 2013.

Revised: Enroll in PECOS by May 1 or Risk Medicare Claim Rejections
added: 4/24/2013
Starting May 1, Medicare will deny payment to any physician filing claims for certain services when the physician or health professional ordering or referring the services does not have a valid enrollment record with the Provider Enrollment Chain & Ownership System (PECOS).

Still Filing Paper Claims? BCBST Wants Full Electronic Submission
added: 4/19/2013

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) is seeking to work with medical practices that are not yet filing electronically to assess the needs and understand why paper claims are still being submitted, with a goal of 100 percent electronic claims submission.


May 1 Important Medicare Participation Deadline
added: 3/14/2013
Starting May 1, Medicare participation or enrollment will be required for physicians who refer or order services for Medicare patients, unless they have a valid opt-out affidavit on file.

Medicare Reimbursement Will Be Reduced By 2%
added: 3/14/2013
As a result of federal sequestration, Medicare reimbursement to physicians will be reduced by two percent for services provided on or after April 1.

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