TEBA is no stranger to well-intentioned legislation that ultimately misses the mark. Laws designed to help employers and maintain Tennessee's standing as the most business-friendly state sometimes achieve the opposite effect. The federally enacted No Surprises Act (NSA) is a prime example. While the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) system was created to arbitrate disputes between insurance providers and medical providers, the NSA has instead overwhelmed the IDR with claims, producing...

Independent pharmacists in the legislature, backed by Big Pharma interests, are advancing new proposals. Namely, mandates that restrict employers’ ability to design self-funded health plans that meet their workforce’s needs. The result would be widespread pharmacy closures- a consequence that affects far more than just employers. What are forced pharmacy closures? Arkansas  decided that pharmacies cannot also operate as a PBM. Because of this ruling, CVS Caremark has threatened to close 23...

On August 25, Chattanooga business leaders and employers joined TEBA at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel for an enlightening roundtable...