Blackburn, McSally & Others Urge Improved Breast Cancer Screening for Servicewomen, Veterans

A bipartisan group of senators is urging the Pentagon to revamp breast cancer screening options for Tricare beneficiaries.

The Challenges of Identifying, Treating Behavioral Health Issues in the Geriatric Popu-lation

Comorbid conditions, often including some form of dementia, increases the challenge of pinpointing and treating behavioral health and substance abuse issues in older populations.

Senior Living Solutions Evolve to Meet Resident Needs

As residents' needs and acuity levels have risen, senior living solutions have had to evolve to meet new health and wellness challenges.

COA of Middle Tennessee Releases Eldercare Report

Caring for an elderly relative while working takes a toll on both employees and employers. COA is working to improve community supports.

Tivity Health Conference Part Two: The Call for Connection

Tivity Health and other key stakeholders spent two days in August looking at barriers to healthy aging, including social isolation, & possible solutions.

Moving the Science Forward

Founded by nurses for nurses, IACRN supports clinical research nurses in their efforts to advocate for clinical trial participants and move medical science forward.

Trifocal Cataract Replacement Lens Makes U.S. Debut

Nashville ophthalmologist Dr. Jeffrey Horn part of clinical team that led to FDA approval of first lens that corrects for near, intermediate and distance vision.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Action Day In Tennessee Is October 13

Leadership Health Care Expands Programming to Boston

LHC took a slight detour from their annual D.C. Delegation and headed to Boston instead to study a healthcare ecosystem that differs from Nashville's own.

Minimizing Risk

SVMIC recently debuted RiskView, a 3D immersive virtual reality tour of a traditional practice, to help practice managers and providers keep compliant and mitigate risk.

Urgent Care Association Publishes Official Position Statement Regarding Payer Reimbursement

Urgent care centers play an essential role in the delivery of non-emergent, primary care services and deserve fair reimbursement for the service and access provided

AHIP Statement on New OIG Report that Found Rebates Slowed Part D Drug Spending

Matt Eyles, president and CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) released the following statement on a new report from the Office of Inspector General for the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OIG).

Competition in Commercial Health Insurance Decreases Since 2014

AMA study finds limited options as more health insurance markets are highly concentrated

AMA Intensifies Campaign to End Burnout with Launch of Practice Transformation Initiative

The American Medical Association (AMA) announced an escalation in its prominent efforts to fight the root causes of physician burnout and dissatisfaction with the launch of the Practice Transformation Initiative.

Council Fellows: A Conversation with Hayley Hovious

Council Fellows is preparing to seat its eighth class of healthcare leaders ready to tackle some of the industry's most pressing issues. Applications are being accepted Sept. 9-Oct. 22 for the 2020 class.

Answering the Call: Preparing Veterans as Civilian Healthcare Leaders

At a recent ACHEMT meeting, attendees learned more about how veterans' skill sets could be put to work in civilian healthcare leadership roles.

MIPS: Past, Present & Future

During the August NMGMA meeting, SVMIC's Jackie Boswell provided updates on MIPS reporting for 2019.

Low-level Alcohol Use Increases Miscarriage Risk

Women who consume alcohol during pregnancy -- even in small amounts -- have a 19% greater risk of miscarriage than women who don't use alcohol, according to a new study by Vanderbilt researchers.

More than Just a Number

VUMC's Harvey Murff, MD, stays busy training providers, dispelling myths about geriatric care.

Improving Senior Care across the Continuum

naviHealth ensuring better outcomes for better quality of life.

CEO Insights: Amedisys

The demographics are undeniable - America is aging tremendously, with the fastest-growing group being ages 75 and up. Enter Amedisys with its business model of home health, hospice and personal care services to help seniors age in place .

TMA Issues Statement on Medicaid Block Grant Proposal

The largest professional organization for doctors in Tennessee has submitted its public comments regarding the proposal to convert federal funding for TennCare to a block grant.

Gauging Reactions

Pros and cons to Gov. Lee's block grant proposal expressed by Tennessee's healthcare leaders.

Governor Rolls Out TennCare Modified Block Grant Proposal

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee looks to do something no state has done before in crafting a modified block grant to give the state more flexibility, share of savings in managing Medicaid.

Final Rule Updates CMS PACE Program

CMS recently updated regulations for Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to strengthen protections for participants and allow more operational flexibility for providers.

In late August, the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) announced Wendy Long, MD, MPH, has been selected as the association's next president and CEO and will succeed long-time leader Craig Becker, who is retiring after 26 years of service. Long, who will step into her new role in mid-October, was selected after a seven-month national search.

Harrison Named Lead of First Tennessee Medical Private Banking in Nashville

First Tennessee Bank recently announced the promotion of Matthew Harrison to senior vice president, team lead, private client relationship manager for the company's Medical Private Banking office in Nashville.

Lamastus Named CFO of TriStar Horizon

Last month, TriStar Horizon Medical Center announced the promotion of Marti Lamastus as the new chief financial officer for the 157-bed hospital.

Groundbreaking News

Nashville's building boom isn't limited to downtown as new healthcare facilities are in the works to help meet the needs of a growing suburban population.

Let's Give Them Something to Talk About!

Awards, Honors, Achievements

Ely Named AOA President-Elect

Clarksville physician Thomas Ely, DO, FACOFP, FAAFP, has been named president-elect of the American Osteopathic Association. He will lead the national organization as 2020-21 president.

Alive Appoints Goessele as President & CEO

Alive, one of the oldest hospices in the nation and the only nonprofit provider of hospice care and end-of-life services in Middle Tennessee, announced the appointment of Kimberly Goessele as president and chief executive officer effective September 23.

Wishes Granted

Saint Thomas Medical Partners (STMP) has received a $69,972 grant from Susan G. Komen Central Tennessee.

Oct. 1-31: All Nashville Taziki's Mediterranean Café Locations to Partner with Make-A-Wish During October

Customers have the opportunity to donate $1 to Make-A-Wish at checkout

Oct 24: The American Journal of Managed Care® Announces the Institute for Value-Based Medicine® VB-Onc™ Meeting in Nashville

This meeting focuses on the future of oncology through value-based care

Oct. 24, 29: Music Health Alliance Offering Free Health Insurance Assistance To Music Community

"What The Health" and "Medicare 101" workshops offered this month ahead of open enrollment

Oct. 25: Erin Kinsey to Headline the 2019 Franklin Wine Festival

Franklin Wine Festival Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee

Oct 26: Walk to Defeat ALS® and Help The ALS Association Fight Against ALS

On October 26th, The ALS Association Tennessee Chapter's annual Nashville Walk to Defeat ALS will take place at Lipscomb University. Check-in starts at 9:00a.m., Walk Program starts at 10:00a.m. and Walk starts at 10:15a.m.

Oct 27-30: Emergency Physicians to Convene in Denver for World's Largest Emergency Medicine Conference

Leaders in emergency medicine research, clinical practice, technology and more will convene in Denver for ACEP19, the largest gathering of its kind from October 27-30^th at the Colorado Convention Center.

Nov. 16: Power of Prevention: Diabetes Awareness Health Expo

November 18-19: The Pediatric Readiness '19: Prepare Yourself Before They Arrive

The conference is hosted by Dell Children's Medical Center | Ascension and the Center for Emergency Medical Education and will take place Austin, Texas, November 18-19

Dec. 6: TEDxNASHVILLEWOMEN

TEDxNashvilleWomen is back for our second year and this is your opportunity to hear IDEAS WORTH SPREADING up close and personal before the over 21+ million TED fans worldwide will get the chance to see them on our prestigious TED platform.