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New "rate tables" will become available after March 1, 2024 to providers and payers from FAIR Health via a link on our website.

1. Timothy Burke v. Steve Towers Enterprises, LLC, A/K/A Steve Towers Holding, LLC

The REWARD Honor Roll is a new employer-recognition program that highlights businesses whose return-to-work programs exemplify the REWARD Program's principles. Any employer site operating in Tennessee can apply now.

1. Ariel Taylor V. Coca Cola Bottling Company 2. Kimberly Satterfield V. Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice 3. Alexis Basham V. SPB Hospitality, LLC, D/B/A Logan’s Roadhouse 4. Wilma Randall V. Food Lion

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 proposed amendments to the MIRR rules are available for review. This hearing will be open to anyone who wishes to comment in person, otherwise comments can be emailed until close of business on October 2, 2023.

The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is offering a free training for Case Managers on Thursday, September 28, 2023. This training explains how case managers can help injured workers best utilize the resources, funds, and expertise of the Next Step Program.

At this meeting the committee will: Review the Honor Roll Criteria and Application, Discuss promotion of the application, Consider presentation options for 2024 recipients, and Examine potential metrics for the REWARD Program.

The Medical Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 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.

The Medical Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 1-3 PM (CDT). 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.

The Bureau announced Katherine "Kitty" Boyte as the 5th recipient of the Sue Ann Head Award for Excellence in Workers' Compensation. The award was presented to Ms. Boyte during a lunch ceremony during the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Educational Conference on June 15, 2023 in Murfreesboro.

1. Brantouris Glenn v. Jameson Industries, LLC, Acme Resources, Inc., and Daniel Zarlenga 2. Robert Bragg v. Premium Services, LLC

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.