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Tennessee Orthopaedic Society Advocates for Patients and Physicians at Doctors’ Day on the Hill
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 impacting patient care across the state. Throughout the day, the TOS delegation met with approximately…
Insurance Accountability & Downcoding Reform Bill Advances to Key Committees
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 Commerce and Labor Committee and the House Insurance Committee, where lawmakers will continue deliberations on…
TOS President Dr. Eric Bowman Speaks at Capitol Gathering on Insurance Reform
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, held in Nashville, was hosted by state Rep. Dan Howell, R-Cleveland, and Sen. Bo Watson,…
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society Partners with the Safe Stars Initiative to Advance Youth Sports Safety
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, prevention, and proactive health policies. As part of the partnership, Dr. Eric Bowman, President of…
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society Names Dr. Eric N. Bowman President and Announces 2026–2027 Board of Trustees
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,…
Free Online Opioid Prescribing Course Fulfills Tennessee Licensure Requirement
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™…
Legislative and Regulatory Priorities of the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society for the 2026 Session
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…
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.…
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society to Participate in TMA Day on the Hill
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…
Preparing for the 2025 TOS Annual Meeting: Why You Should Attend
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…
TOS Advocates for Tennessee Orthopaedists During Day on the Hill on March 26
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.