State Revises Post-mortem Examination Act 05/07/2008 - Legislation/Gov't Affairs
The General Assembly has passed a major revision of Tennessee's death investigation law.
Save Medicare Access: Urge Congress to Pass S. 2785 05/01/2008 - Legislation/Gov't Affairs
Call Congress now and urge support of S. 2785, which would reverse Medicare physician payment cuts scheduled to take effect July 1.
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Payout to Doctors Pending in BCBS Settlement 04/30/2008 - Legal
Some provisions of a national class-action settlement with BlueCross BlueShield have taken effect, bringing doctors closer to a $128 million payout.
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MLR Bill Passes House, Senate; Headed for Governor 04/29/2008 - Legislation/Gov't Affairs
The General Assembly has agreed on an amended version of TMA's medical liability reform bill that will address the problem of meritless lawsuits.
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New Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) from CMS 04/29/2008 - Legal
CMS has introduced a revised Advance Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN) form that will be required use by all physicians, providers and suppliers by September 1, 2008.
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Sports Physical Rules Change for 2008-2009 04/29/2008 - Legal
The rules for sports physicals have changed for the 2008-2009 school year, requiring student athletes in seventh and ninth grades to undergo a complete health maintenance exam.