Dr. Valerie Arnold (MEMPHIS), and Dr. Michelle Cochran (NASHVILLE) represented Tennessee Psychiatric Association during the American Psychiatric Association Assembly meeting on November 1-3, 2024 in Chantilly, VA. Two Action papers written by Dr. Cochran and other psychiatrists in Area 5 (the APA division which includes Tennessee) were passed and will lead to action by the
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The Day After Half of the population’s favored candidate didn’t win. Today and for the next several months, half of our country is going to be reeling from the election results and the potential aftermath of the election may promote feelings of fear, confusion, disappointment, grief, helplessness, anxiety, anger, guilt and even diminished confidence in
Safe Prescribing in Tennessee Tennessee Psychiatric Association NEEDS YOUR HELP to protect our medical profession and voice your opinion to OPPOSE the psychologist’s prescribing bill, HB 996 / SB 911 (sponsored by Rep. B Martin & Sen. F. Haile) This bill is scheduled to be heard by HOUSE and SENATE Health Subcommittees (Date: 3/26 at NOON) Members
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A Better Solution to our mental health problems TN legislators are proposing to take non-medically trained individuals and turn them into prescribers. The solution to our problems is NOT poorly trained prescribers. Psychologists prescribing has not changed access nor suicide rates in any of the seven states where it is allowed. Some states even have
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Insurance Down-coding: Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN (BCBS TN) BCBSTN notes on their website that, “Tennessee is home sweet home to you, your patients and us. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit focused on helping you serve BlueCross members,” but don’t be fooled. According to Tax returns on Pro-Publica BCBS of TN listed assets of $1,126,787,082 Billion,
The TPA held the first of several social events to network with members, potential members, and other medical colleagues who may be interested in collaborative care relationships with a psychiatrists. Dr. Ron Cowan, our VP, hosted the event in his home for just under 30 colleagues who braved the flash storm in Memphis on
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