Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) is better than a tape measure for assessing a woman's risk for developing lymphedema, painful swelling in the arm after breast cancer surgery, according to interim results of a study led by Sheila Ridner, PhD, RN, Martha Ingram Professor and director of the PhD in Nursing Science Program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
Women in the United States face a far greater risk of dying from childbirth complications than in many other developed countries around the world.
New immunotherapy regimen approved for the treatment of historically untreatable triple negative breast cancer.
The AMA has spent the last several years accelerating change in medical education. Now the time has come to reimagine residency as the national organization works to transform physician training & practice.
As part of AMA's initiative to create the medical schools of the future, first-of-its-kind Health Systems Science Review book and online education modules will help ensure physicians learn how to deliver patient care in modern, value-based health systems
With the ACOG meeting ... and her year of presidency ... just wrapped, Dr. Lisa M. Hollier, MD, MPH, FACOG shares reflections on the past year and the state of women's health.
Longtime TennCare leader & public health expert has now been tapped to lead health efforts for Davidson County residents.
The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the hiring of Aletha Maybank, M.D., M.P.H., as its first ever chief health equity officer.
Whether it's a hospital struggling to keep enough doctors in their community or a new medical practice trying to find administrative staff or outsourcing solutions to cut costs, today's healthcare workforce environment is creating challenges that are far reaching.
Area educational programs and corporations are expanding offerings to meet the demands of an evolving marketplace.
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center recently celebrated another year of service and legacy.
AMA Ed HubTM aims to provide personalized education through streamlined platform to help physicians and other health professionals achieve better health outcomes--features American College of Radiology as its first medical specialty society content partner
On Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its proposed plan to more equitably reimburse hospitals under the Medicare program's hospital area wage index (AWI).
The strength of our medical workforce--and our nation--is rooted in diversity. One requirement to advance health equity is to promote greater diversity among medical school applicants and enrollees.
Women now comprise 50 percent of ACS funded research.
Chief Medical Officer
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry
Emergency Department Medical Director
TeamHealth
Senior Vice President Clinical & Professional Practices
Tennessee Center for Patient Safety
Tennessee Hospital Association
Chief Executive Officer
Nashville Academy of Medicine & Medical Foundation of Nashville
Member-in-Charge, Risk Assurance & Advisory Services
KraftCPAs PLLC
Attending Veterinarian and Vice President for Animal Care
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
The Nashville Entrepreneur Center recently announced the opening of applications for the 2019 cohort of Project Healthcare Portfolio, a year-long entrepreneurship program designed to accelerate the success of growth-oriented healthcare startups.
Jonathan Leizman, MD, has been named chief medical officer for Premise Health, a leading national worksite and virtual health site company based in Brentwood.
TriStar Centennial Medical Center recently welcomed Jacfranz Guiteau, MD, as surgical director of the TriStar Centennial Organ Transplant Program.
AdvancedHEALTH, Middle Tennessee's largest, independent, multi-specialty practice, recently announced the addition of Vineesha, Arelli, MD, pulmonology, to its growing group of providers.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
Last month, officials with Saint Thomas Heart announced their team has implanted four patients with Abbott's CardioMEMS™ HF System as part of the landmark GUIDE-HF clinical trial.
In April, LBMC Employment Partners, LLC, part of the LBMC family of companies, announced Rebekah Harney has been named partner and business development director.
AccuReg, a technology solutions company offering a full suite of patient-centered front-end revenue cycle solutions for hospitals, announced last month David Peterson has joined the company as its chief marketing officer.
May 9, 2019 ... The AMA strongly backs the comprehensive, common-sense proposals the Interagency Pain Task Force discussed today, sending a clear signal to the physician community that policy makers understand the treatment required for patients in pain.
Recommendations include increasing transparency, lowering prescription drug costs, eliminating surprise billing, expanding primary care, improving electronic health records, addressing consolidation
On Monday, June 10th, The ALS Association Tennessee Chapter will hold the 13th Annual Tee Off for ALS golf tournament.
In an effort to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention, we invite you to join us for the Centerstone Heals Luncheon.
Event to showcase 200 exhibits and feature Erin Oprea, Becca Stevens, Paris Goodyear-Brown, among others.
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