On March 3, 2026, representatives from the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) traveled to the Tennessee State Capitol to participate in Doctors’ Day on the Hill, an annual event that brings physicians and healthcare leaders together with lawmakers to discuss issues…
NASHVILLE — The Insurance Accountability & Downcoding Reform legislation, SB2155/HB2619, advanced this week after clearing both Senate and House subcommittees, moving the proposal one step closer to a full committee vote. The bill will now be heard in the Senate…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Orthopaedic Society President Dr. Eric Bowman joined lawmakers, patients and health care providers Wednesday at the Cordell Hull Building to advocate for changes in insurance practices that speakers said are delaying critical medical care. The event,…
The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) announced a new partnership with the Safe Stars Initiative, a statewide effort dedicated to elevating safety standards in youth sports leagues across Tennessee. This collaboration underscored a shared commitment to protecting young athletes through education,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) has named Eric N. Bowman, MD as its new president to serve through 2026. Dr. Bowman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.…
The Tennessee Medical Association (TMA), in partnership with the Tennessee Foundation for Quality Patient Healthcare (TFQPH), has launched Know More / No More, a free, two-hour online opioid prescribing education course available to all Tennessee prescribers. This program fulfills the…
As the 2026 Tennessee legislative session approaches, the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) is actively monitoring a range of legislative and regulatory issues that may significantly affect orthopaedic practice, patient access to care, and the preservation of physician-led care models. These…
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 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…
The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) is planning to participate in the Tennessee Medical Association’s (TMA) annual Day on the Hill, an important policy briefing and lobby day taking place in downtown Nashville at the legislative offices of the Tennessee General…