The Tennessee Foundation for Quality Patient Healthcare (TFQPH), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit of the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA), launched a new opioid prescribing education program on Thursday. The free education initiative is possible thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council (OAC).

The new education, titled “Know More/No More,” is a *two-hour virtual course designed for all prescribers in Tennessee, including APRNs, DOs, MDs and PAs. The content addresses real-world clinical challenges with practical, evidence-based solutions and equips providers with the tools and resources needed to improve patient outcomes. The offering will meet Tennessee’s licensure boards’ two-hour prescribing requirement in addition to covering the Tennessee Chronic Pain Guidelines. Thanks to the grant contract with the OAC, the course will be offered at no cost to all Tennessee prescribers through June 30, 2027.

For over 20 years, the Tennessee Medical Association has been at the forefront of the state's efforts to combat the opioid epidemic through high-quality prescriber education. This grant enables TFQPH and TMA to build upon that proven track record, ensuring healthcare providers have access to the best resources to serve patients and communities statewide. The program also includes a public health campaign designed to educate Tennesseans on how to talk with their physicians about opioids and what they can expect their physicians to ask them.

The program's name, "Know More/No More," carries a powerful dual meaning that speaks to both prescribers and the public. For prescribers, it represents the essential knowledge they need to acquire ("Know More") to help ensure there are no more opioid-related deaths ("No More"). This same message resonates with the public health campaign, empowering communities with the information they need (Know More) to prevent further tragedies (No More).

The course is available now to all Tennessee prescribers HERE. 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS

Tennessee Foundation for Quality Patient Healthcare

TFQPH’s mission is to improve patient care by empowering Tennessee’s physicians through innovative strategies, leadership development, and education. To achieve this mission, TFQPH strives to inspire and equip Tennessee physicians with compassion, collaborate with purpose, and provide care for communities through innovative strategies, transforming healthcare across our state.

Tennessee Medical Association

The Tennessee Medical Association is a nonprofit professional organization for Tennessee physicians. TMA represents more than 10,000 Tennessee physicians and physicians-in-training. The organization advocates for public policies, laws and rules that promote healthcare safety and quality for all Tennesseans and improve the nonclinical aspects of practicing medicine. Learn more at tnmed.org.

Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council

Established by the Tennessee General Assembly, the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council oversees the distribution of funds from opioid litigation settlements to support evidence-based programs and initiatives that address the opioid epidemic throughout Tennessee.

*This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Tennessee Medical Association and the Tennessee Foundation for Quality Patient Healthcare (TFQPH). The Tennessee Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Tennessee Medical Association designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-physician participants will receive a certificate of participation. Please check with your licensing board to confirm acceptance of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council