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,
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Would Create Barriers to Care for Millions Reposted from the American Psychiatric Association post on June 17, 2015. Provisions in H.R. 1 (also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) that aim to cut Medicaid spending threaten several aspects of health—including mental health, according to an analysis in the Annals of Internal
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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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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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OPIOID Abatement Council Meeting featuring TPA’s Vice President The Opioid Abatement Council successfully convened in Nashville December 1, 2025 for its regularly scheduled public meeting. Highlights from the meeting included an update on current and preliminary statewide overdose data from the Tennessee Department of Health and an update from Tennessee Department of Mental Health and
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Navigating Mental Health services in Tennessee Q1: How do I access services near me? In Tennessee, accessing care starts with identifying licensed physicians or other clinicians in your area. Start by searching online, look for physician-owned and/or operated local services; use online directories that list professionals offering diverse services, including both in-person and telehealth consultations. Q2:
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Psychiatric treatment is comprehensive, relying on a multimodal approach that includes psychotherapy, medication management, and interventional treatments. While various physicians and clinicians currently offer these services across our state, Tennessee faces a critical shortage of professionals in all psychiatric disciplines, severely limiting patient access to necessary care. Overview ofPsychiatric Professionals Below is a breakdown of the mental health workforce,
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