We are excited to announce that U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty and Mayor of Franklin, Dr. Ken Moore, will be joining us next Friday as our honored guests at the TMA PAC reception. It’s not too late to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity! Register now at tnmed.org/hod

TMA welcomed Johnson City family physician, Dr. Michael Mabry, as today’s #DoctorOfTheDay. He met with lawmakers to discuss lifestyle medicine and social determinants of health. Dr. Mabry was nominated to serve by his state representative Tim Hicks of Gray.

We so enjoyed having Amy Gordon Bono, MD, MPH as today’s #DoctorOfTheDay! A seasoned physician advocate, Dr. Bono joined us in lobbying for TMA’s remaining legislative priorities, including scope of practice and recoupment reform.

As the end of session draws near, we are looking ahead to a competitive election season. The future of medicine is on the line— will you join the fight? Contribute online at tnmed.org/donate

TMA’s final #DoctorOfTheDay this session, Dr. Brian Bingham, joined us from Cleveland to advocate for prior authorization reform. As a radiation oncologist, his speciality is one of the highest burdened with the PA process, delaying timely access to care for patients.

As of yesterday, two of TMA’s priority bills officially passed the Tennessee General Assembly, including the hard-fought Physician Wellness and Insurer Clawbacks. Thank you to our sponsors for carrying these important bills and for the bipartisan support in both chambers.

That’s a wrap! TMA’s final two priority bills passed the Tennessee General Assembly yesterday, including the Dr. Benjamin Mauck Act and the Hybrid Team-Based Care bill. Thank you, legislators, for supporting the physicians of our great state!

Calling all TMA members! Join us for the next All-Member Virtual on May 21 at 6pm CT. Our Government Affairs and Legal teams will present a wrap-up of the 2024 legislative session. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/REQt50Rn6ti. Member login required.

URGENT: TMA has compiled a list of laws effective immediately and on July 1. Click the link below for information that all physicians need to know. ow.ly/TXr950RzpXw

Did you miss last week's All-Member Virtual featuring a Legislative Wrap-Up? Watch the recording at the link below. Member login required. tnmed.org/all-member-vir…

Hady Lichaa, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, RPVI Matthew Sample Allison Dupont, MD Amir Kaki, MD Raj Tayal Fadi Saab Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD, MS Alison L. Bailey, MD Matt Wiisanen, MD, FSCAI, FACC Timir Paul, MD, PhD, FACC, FSCAI, FAHA Aditya Mandawat, MD This was a huge win for TN docs for the Tennessee Medical Association & TMA Advocacy . Both major health systems recognize National Board of Physicians and Surgeons

The TMA PAC needs your help to reach its 2024 fundraising goals. Read updates on the PAC and how you can impact the future of medicine in Tennessee at the link below. ow.ly/M8hT50SuuA5

The State of Tennessee Health Facilities Commission is seeking participants for Technical Advisory Groups. Learn more at the link below. ow.ly/qu9R50SyJie

The conversion factor for physician pay in 2000 was $36.6137. The conversion factor for physician pay in 2022 was $34.6062. Physician pay went down a little over 5% in those 20 years. Premiums and deductibles more than tripled. Let’s stop blaming doctors for the increased costs

Save the date! TMA's next All-Member Virtual is August 27. Learn more here: ow.ly/xpbm50SJ8QQ

Want to get involved in legislative advocacy? Serve as Tennessee Medical Association Doctor of the Day! This grassroots program is the perfect way to build relationships with lawmakers and learn about the legislative process in real time. Sign up at tnmed.org/doctoroftheday

#DYK: Physicians are the only #Medicare providers who do not receive an annual inflationary update, putting practices and patient access at risk. It’s time for change. Contact the TN Congressional delegation and tell them to #FixMedicareNow at fixmedicarenow.org

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Want the latest news on Tennessee’s changing political landscape? TMA PAC has you covered! You’ll get the latest election guide with key updates when you make a contribution at tnmed.org/donate.

There’s still time to reserve your spot for Doctor of the Day in 2025. Visit tnmed.org/doctoroftheday to sign up: Member login required.