Memphis Medical Society

04/08/2026

When you just can't stay outta the news.

04/06/2026

Past Society President Dale Criner, MD and others spoke with the Daily Memphian about the predicted physician shortage in the Mid-South.

Leaders said one thing is key — the ability to train people where they might eventually practice. 

03/31/2026

How cool to see our first female Society President being recognized in the local news as we prepare to celebrate 150 years of impact at our upcoming Physicians' Gala.

A pioneering figure in Memphis medicine is being remembered for a legacy that helped open doors for generations of women.

03/27/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Amerigo last night for the MidSouth Medical Group Management Association meeting and happy hour. It was a night of productive collaboration and fascinating conversation.

03/26/2026

Last night's ACHE networking event brought together hospital administrators and School of Public Health at University of Memphis MHA students for a conversation about healthcare careers and the realities of leadership. Thank you to all presenters and those who atteneded!

03/24/2026

“Expanding into a whole new medical community is great for MedTemps and for the Society,” said Michael King, MedTemps Director of Operations. “MedTemps has a proven track record, and I’m glad to see how able we were to take the model to a new city and have immediate success. We are already making an impact there placing top-level talent in important roles at organizations serving patients in the opposite corner of the state.”

Read more on our blog at the link in the comments.

03/19/2026

Rosa lived with chronic knee pain that worsened over time, making daily activities difficult. Without access to specialty care, she endured the pain and limitations until she found Project Access West Tennessee, where her path to healing began.

On May 26, 2022 Rosa had an appointment with Project Access volunteer physician Dr. Christopher Pokabla at OrthoSouth. X-rays were taken, and, after review, he determined Rosa required surgery.

Through follow-ups focused on pain management, his compassionate care helped Rosa maintain function and hope during a challenging period.

Project Access West Tennessee needs volunteer physicians, especially specialists serving patients in ortho, neurology, rheumatology, urology, and general surgery.

Learn more at the blog link in the comments.

03/13/2026

Doctors Day on the Hill in Nashville is electrifying, every year.

Thanks to every Memphis physician, resident, and student who joined us. And very special thanks to the legislators who hosted us in their offices. Thank you for listening. When it comes to the health of Tennesseans, we're all advocates for the best possible outcomes for patients. Special thanks to Tennessee Medical Association.

More to come! Stay tuned.

03/11/2026

Big news for Memphis medicine. Congrats Regional One Health.

Regional One Health officials lauded approval from state officials, allowing them to pursue building a new hospital.

03/09/2026

SB2155 is TMA’s One Big Beautiful Insurance Bill makes comprehensive changes to various health insurance statutes to ensure companies fairly and transparently adjudicate claims.

Downcoding of a medical claim would be prohibited unless there is a clinical review of the patient’s medical record.

Prior authorization approval for treatment of a chronic condition would be expanded from 6 months to 12 months.

Would require denials to be made by a licensed physician who must review the patient’s medical history and treating provider’s recommendations.

Would require health insurance contracts and payment policies to consider a patient’s medical complexity when reimbursing a healthcare provider.

Despite recent advances in health insurance reform, Tennessee physicians and medical practices continue to experience significant administrative burden and payment issues that constrain their ability to run a practice and care for patients.

The systematic underpayment of complex, time-intensive care undermines the physician-patient relationship by forcing physicians to spend more time disputing claims.

SB2155 is set to be heard in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on Tuesday 3/10. This is a major hurdle and we need your help! Please send them a message.

Call Senator Taylor: 615-741-3036

Call Senator Akbari: 615-741-1767

Please leave a message if you do not reach them directly. You may also email them through the TMA link in the comments.