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1. Raymond Pridgen V. Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC 2. Mark Gray V. Tyson Foods 3. John Oldham V. Freeman Webb Company Realtors D/B/A Sunny Brook

Kimberlee Thomas V. Duracell-Cleveland

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.

Certified Physicians are now eligible to receive the enhanced fees in accordance with the Medical Fee Schedule.

The Tennessee Bureau of Workers' Compensation is proud to announce that employee, Lacy Conner, has been selected to be honored as an ”Outstanding State Employee Veteran” at the 2023 Governor's Veterans Day event at the National Guard Armory "Hall of Flags" in Nashville.

The Bureau’s goal is to create a statewide network of physicians trained in workers' compensation best practices to better help injured workers achieve a faster recovery focused on returning to work.

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.