The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) is the voice of orthopaedic surgeons across our state—advocating for quality patient care, advancing professional standards, and supporting physicians in every stage of their careers. We are committed to strengthening orthopaedics through education, legislative advocacy, and community among Tennessee’s orthopaedic leaders.
Recent News
AAOS New Resources to Navigate Insurer Prior Authorization Hurdles
As insurers increasingly require prior authorization before procedural services, physicians are facing growing administrative burdens that can delay care and complicate clinical decision-making. The added paperwork and review processes have become a significant barrier for surgeons and their patients, prompting the development of new tools designed to streamline the process. To help physicians more effectively…
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society Held First Annual Meeting in Six Years
The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) held its first annual meeting in six years on November 14–15, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. The meeting brought together more than 50 orthopaedic surgeons, residents, and healthcare executives from across the state. The two-day event featured legislative updates, administrative and practice management discussions, clinical education sessions, and resident research abstracts.…
2026 TMA’s
Day on the Hill
MARCH 3, 2026
Capitol Hill, Nashville, TN
Doctors’ Day on the Hill is TMA’s annual policy briefing and lobby day in Nashville that connects physicians directly with lawmakers so they can advocate for their patients and discuss major issues affecting the medical profession in Tennessee.