Updated: Oct. 3, 2024: 

Yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it was accepting applications for an advance on Medicare payments for physicians negatively affected by Hurricane Helene. Physicians who need this loan should contact their Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) to apply. For information about the MACs, visit https://www.cms.gov/mac-info. Please see the announcement here for more details about qualifying for advanced payments and the repayment terms.

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Posted Oct. 2, 2024

This past weekend, numerous communities in East Tennessee were devastated by Hurricane Helene. Our friends, family, neighbors and colleagues have been left without power, cell service and in some cases, lack of road access. With homes destroyed, lives lost and upended, our East Tennessee communities need our help.

Several organizations have set up methods of providing support through donations. TMA has combined a list of resources below. If you have any suggestions, please let us know by emailing us at communications@tnmed.org.

Avenues of showing support include:

1.  Ballad Health Foundation
2. The East Tennessee Foundation
3. Unicoi County Fund - East Tennessee Foundation
4. Cocke County Strong
5. United Way of East Tennessee Highlands
6. Sevier Co. Emergency Management 

Any donation is appreciated and will bring much needed assistance to the region.