NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) has named Eric N. Bowman, MD as its new president to serve through 2026. Eric Bowman, MD, TOS President Dr. Bowman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He specializes in the operative and nonoperative treatment of shoulder,…

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 state’s two-hour controlled substance prescribing education requirement and provides 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™…

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 priorities reflect TOS’s ongoing commitment to advocacy, patient safety, and the integrity of musculoskeletal healthcare…

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…

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.…

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 Assembly. This free event brings together physicians, physicians-in-training, and healthcare administrators from across the state…

The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society’s Annual Meeting is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s our flagship event—designed to strengthen the state’s orthopaedic community, advance clinical knowledge, and support the highest standards of care for our patients. As you plan your professional development for 2025, here’s why the TOS Annual Meeting deserves to be…

The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society recently represented orthopaedic surgeons across the state during Day on the Hill at the Capitol on March 26. Advocating for patient care and physician support, TOS continues to be a strong voice for Tennessee orthopaedists.

The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society remained active this session, working to protect patients and support orthopaedic physicians across the state. From scope of practice to payer reform, TOS continues to lead in legislative advocacy for quality musculoskeletal care in Tennessee.