Improving the quality of practice for physicians & the quality of healthcare for patients by influencing policies, laws, & rules that affect healthcare in TN.

Tennessee
Joined March 2009
The first session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned on Tuesday, April 22. TMA recently published the 2025 Legislative Report Card to provide an overview of healthcare policy outcomes. Read the publication here: ➡️ ow.ly/Qoby50Wg2yf
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TMA's Board experienced a historical change in leadership during the spring meeting. Read more here: ➡️ow.ly/ZmXH50WcipW
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The Tennessee Medical Association expresses concern over the recent removal of experts from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). ➡️ ow.ly/sh0c50Wa3Pi
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TMA installed Dr. John McCarley, a nephrologist from Chattanooga, Tenn., as the association's 171st President at the 190th Annual Meeting and House of Delegates. Read the full story below. ow.ly/ivta50W3jhh
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Several physicians were recognized at TMA's 190th Annual Meeting. Read the full story below. ow.ly/XhvM50W0SY4
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Tennessee physician leaders discussed the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), public health, private equity and more during TMA's 2025 Annual Meeting. Learn more below. ow.ly/1wxp50W08YT
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Check out Dr. John McCarley's first TMA presidential address. tnmed.org
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TMA is grateful for our amazing sponsors for TMA's 2025 Annual Meeting and House of Delegates. If you are attending this weekend, stop by and receive a ticket to enter in our Visa gift card giveaway!
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With #TMAHOD25 just over two weeks away, take a look back with us to 2024! Delegates can learn more and register here: ow.ly/Laao50VJIIq. The deadline to book your hotel room is tomorrow. Register for the second annual TMA PAC Reception here: ow.ly/UtEk50VJIIp
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ICYMI: With session having concluded last week, TMA has compiled a summary of bills worked on in 2025. Review the summary here: ow.ly/tj6w50VJ84I
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We are excited to host gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Congressman John Rose and Defender of Medicine awardee State Senator Heidi Campbell as our keynote speakers for the 2025 TMA PAC Reception. Register here: ow.ly/BYc050VGcWx
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New laws that might directly impact physicians are now in effect. TMA will continue to monitor new laws and laws that will go into effect in July and January. What you need to know: ow.ly/izSb50VBKQy
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TMA members gathered in Nashville yesterday to protect good healthcare policy. Read more here: ow.ly/p0fw50VbahW
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Gene Huffstutter, MD, a rheumatologist with Arthritis Associates PLLC in Hixson, Tenn., has been named President-Elect of the Tennessee Medical Association. Read here: ow.ly/zOq450V9Hyo
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The deadline to register is TOMORROW at 5 PM CST. Join your colleagues in Nashville to advocate for good healthcare policy. This event is free and lunch is provided. Register here: tennesseemedicalassociation.…
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Members of TMA's leadership traveled to Washington D.C. last week to attend the AMA's National Advocacy Conference and advocate for Tennessee physicians. Here's what happened and how you can take action: ow.ly/16Zn50V2N7L
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Tennessee State Senator, Richard Briggs, M.D., was presented with the American Medical Association's (AMA) Outstanding Government Service award yesterday in Washington D.C. Read the full story from the AMA here: ow.ly/lrVt50UYUwQ
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TMA leaders traveled to D.C. this week to make house calls on Congress to support HR 879 to reverse the cuts to physician Medicare payments. There is still time to contact your U.S. Representative and let your voice be heard.
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Members are invited to check their email inbox for their secure, individual ballot. The election will officially close at 5 pm CST on Friday, Feb. 28. To learn about the election and candidates, visit tnmed.org/elections.
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