Form 990 - organizations missionthe tennessee medical association is a nonprofit organization, which exists primarily to federate and bring into one compact organization, through the component societies, the medical profession of the state. The organization enhances the effectiveness of physicians throughout the state and protects the health interests of patients by defining and promoting quality, safe and effective medical care, public policy to protect the sanctity of the physician - patient relationship and improve access to and the affordability of quality medical services, ethics and competence in medical education and practice, and open communications between the medical profession and the public, fostering a better understanding of the capacities of medical practice.