NAM News - October 5, 2026
In This Issue

Successful Student & Resident Welcome Social

Our student and resident welcome social was a success!
Last month, NAM had a wonderful turnout with medical students representing all three medical schools along with residents, young physicians, and attending physicians at our fall welcome social. Thank you to New Heights Brewery for hosting us at your space. It was great to see so many members engaging with each other and meeting new friends! 

Denial Trends Decoded - Free Webinar Nov. 10

Medical practices are facing a perfect storm of tighter margins, shifting payer rules, and smaller billing teams. It's more critical than ever to have a proactive strategy to combat denials. This webinar will break down the most common and costly denial trends in 2026 and give you practical, proven methods to recover revenue faster, even when resources are limited.  
Click here to register and learn more about this free webinar offered in partnership with TMA and UnisLink. Along with this presentation, a free Revenue Cycle Assessment if offered to audience members. As well we a Denial Formula Breakdown PDF, and Excel Worksheet.

Holiday Open House - December 10

The Nashville Academy of Medicine and the Medical Foundation of Nashville Boards of Directors invite our members, volunteers, and community partners to join us for our annual Holiday Open House.
You're invited to visit our office space while enjoying an evening of refreshments and celebration.

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM 
Location: NAM & MFN Offices - 28 White Bridge Pike, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37205

If you have questions about the event, please contact Rebecca Leslie at rleslie@nashvillemedicine.org.
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Board of Directors:
  • Laura Lawson, MD
    Board Chair
  • Christin Giordano McAuliffe, MD
    President
  • Parul Goyal, MD
    President-Elect
  • Tyler Barrett, MD 
    Secretary/Treasurer
  • Ethel Cobbett, MD 
  • George "Trey" Lee, III, MD
  • James McKenzie, DO
  • Nicole Schlechter, MD
  • M. Kevin Smith, MD 
  • Carl Willis, MD

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Rebecca Leslie, MBA
Chief Executive Officer

Nikki Poarch, MPA
Vice President

Grace Higginbotham, MS
Health and Engagement
Senior Specialist
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Registration is open for 2027 Day on the Hill

Doctors' Day on the Hill:
Click here to learn more or register.
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

New Law Effective Oct. 1 - Gender Related Questions to Minors

PC 748, was enacted by the 2026 General Assembly and was effective Oct. 1. Doctors and their teams may not ask minors questions related to gender identity or dysphoria without parental consent, except in limited circumstances. This law is for information only and no reporting or action is required by physicians.

Click here to see all of the laws passed in 2026. Contact the TMA Legal Department at legal@tnmed.org with any questions.
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