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 […]
TN Legislature adopts bill to recognize EMS as an Essential Service
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 […]
TASA 2021 Legislative Priorities Update
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 […]
Office of EMS – Emergency Rule allowing operators for 911 Services
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 […]
AEMTs and Paramedics to assist communities during the COVID-19
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 […]
Leadership Conference In-Person Announcement
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 reto payments
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
Board Member Position – West TN Grand Division and West TN Vice President
TASA is accepting nominations for West Tennessee Grand Division board position and West Tennessee Vice President board Position
2021 TASA Mid-Winter Leadership Conference
Registration now open!!! Wed March 10, 1200 PM – Fri March 12, 12:00 PM The 2021 TASA Mid-Winter Leadership Conference will be held again this year at the Park Vista Resort in Gatlinburg TN March 10, 2021- March 12, 2021. This conference is designed to offer attendees educational and networking opportunities to build/improve their leadership […]
TASA Leadership Conference moved to March 10-12, 2021
After much consideration, TASA has decided to move the 2021 Leadership Conference to to March 10-12, 2021. This decision was made to provide additional time for the current pandemic situation to improve with vaccinations and herd immunity. It is TASA’s goal to have this conference “in-person” rather than virtual. TASA tried to push the dates out […]