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The James (Dustin) Samples Act mandates a grant program for workers' compensation costs related to PTSD diagnoses in firefighters.

1. Terry Gandy V. Marten Transport, Limited 2. JD Russell V. Benchmark Contractors, LLC 3. Thaddeus Forrest V. Concrete Structures, Inc. 4. Candie Hernandez V. Wal-mart Associates, Inc.

An adjustment was made to the IRS business standard mileage rate. Mileage reimbursement is a workers’ compensation benefit for injured workers who travel more than 15 miles one way from their residence or workplace to an authorized medical provider or facility.

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.

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.

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.

Join us virtually to learn more about the rule changes for medical case management for workers' compensation claims in Tennessee.

A recent update to the ODG guidelines is the recommendation of continuous-flow cryotherapy as a first-line treatment option following shoulder and knee surgery.

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.

Free Workers’ Comp 101 training in McKenzie, TN for employers on Nov. 20—learn about benefits, injury reporting, compliance, and employer rights.

1. Sabrina Vanderford v. E.S. Dockery Company 2. Marcus Leavelle v. RCT Memphis TN PC 3. Martha McCool v. Professional Care Services

We’re looking for dynamic speakers. Submit your proposal online by March 13, 2026.

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.

This training teaches case managers how they can help injured workers best utilize the resources, funds, and expertise of the Next Step Program.

The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is again offering four hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credits this Fall spaced out across four consecutive Wednesdays.