WHO WE ARE: The Tennessee Medical Association is the state's largest physician organization dedicated to serving MDs and DOs. The TMA protects the health interests of patients and enhances the effectiveness of physicians throughout the state by defining and promoting: * Quality, safe and effective medical care; * Public policy to protect the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship, improve access to and the affordability of quality medical services; * Ethics and competence in medical education and practice; and * Open communication between the medical profession and the public, fostering a better understanding of the capacities of medical practice. We have unique resources to help you manage physician practices: LEGAL: We advocate in court, represent physicians on state and federal levels, & offer legal, compliance and contract assistance. INSURANCE: Our Insurance exports resolves insurance claims, billing hassles & recover lost reimbursement dollars. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: We advance public policy and legislation benefiting patient care & improve physician practice climates. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS: Learn about CMS Meaningful Use Incentive program & get health information technology adoption & implementation tools & resources. HEALTH SYSTEM REFORM: Access expert help, articles, tools & resources designed to help you interpret and meet requirements laid out under the Affordable Care Act. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/tnmed and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tnmed.