• Save the Date and Call for Presenters

    Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 02:46pm

    Save the dates for the 2025 Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference: June 11-13, 2025 in Murfreesboro. The Bureau is looking for innovative thought leaders who can deliver engaging and informative presentations.

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  • Update to the Medical Treatment Guidelines

    Friday, January 10, 2025 | 01:23pm

    The Medical Advisory Committee at their December meeting did not accept the updates to the Treatment Guidelines published by ODGbyMCG in July and November of 2024.  For injured workers in the state of Tennessee, the approved guidelines remain those in effect prior to July 23, 2024.

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  • April MPC Meeting Scheduled

    Thursday, December 26, 2024 | 02:06pm

    The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.

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  • MAC Meeting scheduled for Feb 4

    Monday, December 09, 2024 | 08:01am

    The Medical Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 1-3 PM (CST). This meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Workers’ Compensation Large Conference Room, on 1B, 220 French Landing Drive, Nashville, TN and will be available virtually via Microsoft Teams.

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  • Public Rulemaking Hearing for Case Management rules

    Friday, December 06, 2024 | 08:29am

    The proposed rules clarify and refine case management regulations in Tennessee's workers' compensation program. These proposed changes include clearer requirements for case manager and assistant qualifications, increased clarity on case management responsibilities, and updated guidelines for virtual meetings and record-keeping.

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  • February MPC Meeting Scheduled

    Friday, November 22, 2024 | 08:48am

    The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.

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  • Oral Argument scheduled for Jan 21

    Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 04:03pm

    1. Sholanda White v. Federal Express Corp. 2. William Markin v. Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division 3. Miguel Torres v. Allvan Corp. 4. Barry Pritchard v. GSP Transportation

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  • December MPC Meeting Scheduled

    Friday, November 08, 2024 | 11:53am

    The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.

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  • Standing Order for Flood-Related Deadline Extensions for Courts

    Thursday, November 07, 2024 | 01:50pm

    Due to severe flooding, the Tennessee Supreme Court extended deadlines for cases in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Judicial Districts. This extension also applies to Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and Court of Workers' Compensation Claims cases arising within those districts.

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  • MAC Meeting scheduled for December 3

    Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 08:00am

    The Medical Advisory Committee assists the administrator in the development of the treatment guidelines and advises the administrator on issues relating to medical care in the workers’ compensation system. The committee is comprised of practitioners in the medical community having experience in the treatment of workers’ compensation injuries, representatives of the insurance industry, employer representatives, and employee representatives.

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