“TPE” Audits: Three Strikes and You could be Out (Of Business)!- Medicare Administrative Contractors (“MACs”) are sending out letters to ambulance service suppliers across the country. These letters indicate that you have been selected for a “Targeted Probe and Educate” review, or “TPE” for short. This is not a prestigious award, and you have not […]
TASA members attend EMS on the Hill Day
TASA members from across the state attended the NAEMT EMS on the Hill Day in Washington D.C. last week. Among the topics discussed during visits with legislators were: Field EMS Innovation and Modernization Act (request to both the Senate and House) Request to Congress Narrative Summary of the bill Visual Summary of the billl Talking […]
AmeriGroup overpayment update 3-24-15
We have been informed that services who have been identified as having over payments greater than $1,000.00 should receive a phone call today (3-24-2015) from AmeriGroup offering to set up payment plans/terms on the refunding the over payments. This approach seems odd due to the fact that we were informed by AmeriGroup that they had no choice […]
Welcome Guide – Day on the Hill (D.C.)
As cool as the experience can be, many EMS professionals are far more comfortable navigating the roads of their local communities than the hallways of Capitol Hill. Please use this guide to learn more about what to expect during EMS On The Hill Day, including: • Planning your visit • Tips for getting around Capitol Hill • Strategies […]
Upper Cumberland EMS Director’s Fall Symposium 2017
The Upper Cumberland EMS Director’s Association’s Fall Symposium will be held October 11th-13th, 2017 at the Clarion Inn Conference Center in Cookeville, TN. Cost is $100.00. Click here for more details and registration
TASA addresses EMS retirement in D.C.
TASA Board members visited with legislators in Washington D.C. last Monday and Tuesday to discuss changing federal code that will assist in allowing early retirement in Tennessee. Currently law enforcement and firefighters are the only public safety personnel who are allowed to participate in the 25 years/55 years of age program within TCRS. Federal […]
Passing of Mike Anderson – Sumner County EMS
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mike Anderson – Sumner County EMS. Mr. Mike Anderson, age 46, of Riddleton, died Sunday morning, July 20, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Mr. Anderson is survived by: wife, Kelly Anderson; daughter, Casey Anderson of Westmoreland,; step-sons, Kyle Oakley and Kain Kotoucek both of […]
July Board Meeting changes
The July TASA Board meeting date and location has been changed. The meeting will be held on June 30, 2014 immediately following the Mobile Integrated Health/ Community Paramedic meeting which begins at 10am CST at the State EMS office Iris Board Room – 665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville TN.
Northeast TN EMS/Rescue Conference
The 19th annual Northeast TN Emergency Medical and Rescue Conference will be held September 11 12, 2014 at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City. Conference Brochure
Mobile Integrated Healthcare meeting
Please mark your calendar for June 30th for the next meeting on Community Paramedic and Mobile Integrated Healthcare beginning at 10:00a.m. Â We will meet at 665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN in the Iris Board Room starting at 10 am. Â Please RSVP to Donna Tidwell, donna.g.tidwell@tn.gov, so we will get a good count on lunches