Author: Keith Douglas

Sign up TODAY! Early registration rates continue for the 2021 TASA Reimbursement and Compliance Conference   Features Doug Wolfberg and Chris Kelley, Attorneys with Page, Wolfberg & Werth, LLC. and includes NAAC endorsed CEUs. August 11th – 12th 2021                       Hotel Reservations: Embassy Suites Hotel 1200 Conference […]

Last year the State of Tennessee established a state/federal funding grant for the provision of acquiring an administrative position for TASA to assist with the Ground Ambulance Service Provider Assessment Act (TCA § 71-5-1505). In as many months, TASA has worked closely with TennCare and their Grant Division to define the roles and responsibilities as […]

Tennessee Ambulance Service Association We are sad to announce the passing of Larry Griffin. Larry was a true EMS pioneer and one of the founding father’s of TASA. He was recently featured in a Zoom presentation about the history of EMS and TASA at the TASA Leadership Conference. Our thoughts and prayers are with his […]

Today the Tennessee Legislature passed HB0719/SB1597 which recognizes EMS as an Essential Service in the State of TN. Thank you to the bill sponsors (Keisling/Bailey), the County Mayor’s Association, the County Services Association, our Lobbyist (Caroline Simmons), TASA Board & Legislative Committee…..and all the EMS professionals across the State of TN who worked so hard […]

The TN Legislature is in full swing and TASA has met with Leadership to discuss our priorities for this year. At the top of the list is “EMS as an Essential Service” (SB1597 / HB0719). We have worked closely with the County Mayors Association and the County Services Association for several months to make sure […]

The emergency rule that allows operators to function on emergency calls once a plan has been approved by the Commissioner, or her designee. Director Ward has sent the following attachment of a copy of the filing with the Secretary of State’s Office. The rule become affective on the date of filing. Please be aware that […]

The State of Tennessee is seeking Advanced EMTs and Paramedics to assist our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. AEMTs and Paramedics are needed to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution as well as testing in rural clinics throughout our State. This paid opportunity is targeting eligible EMS staff that would like to participate in operations near their […]

Based on the recent sustained decrease in current active COVID-19 cases, the state-wide distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and Governor Lee recently allowing certain executive orders to expire which restricted previous gatherings, the TASA board has voted in favor 12-0-1 (one abstention) to move forward with an in-person leadership conference in Gatlinburg on March 10-12, 2021. […]

TennCare Increased Fee Schedule Update – February 5, 2021: According to TennCare officials, retro payments are expected to be distributed: AmeriGroup – March 17, 2021 BlueCare – April 9, 2021 UHC – March 19, 2021