The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) welcomed approximately 50 members to its 2026 Annual Meeting, held July 31-Aug. 1 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. The two-day meeting brought together orthopaedic surgeons and healthcare leaders from across Tennessee for educational sessions,…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) proudly recognized Ken Moore, MD, as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Orthopaedic Surgeon Award during the Society’s Annual Meeting, held July 31–August 1 at the Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin, Tennessee.…
The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society is adding a dose of laughter to its 2026 Annual Meeting with a special lunchtime performance featuring Nashville-based comedian and practicing orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ben Comedy. Taking place July 31 – August 1, 2026, in Franklin,…
The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) remained actively engaged throughout the 2026 legislative session, advocating on several major healthcare policy issues impacting orthopaedic surgeons, patient care, and medical practice operations across Tennessee. From insurer accountability and prior authorization reform to scope…
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…