Tennessee Sees Fewer Infant Deaths In 2018

Infant Mortality Data Dashboard Now Available

Amedisys Expanding Commitment to End-of-Life Care for Veterans

Third Largest Hospice Provider Cared for 5,540 Dying Veterans Last Year

Oncology Innovation in Nashville

From personalized medicine to innovation in GI care, Middle Tennessee oncology leaders share promising news.

Tennessee Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

A 2019 ACS CAN report shows the state is falling short on public policies to fight cancer.

ONcology Rounds

Middle Tennessee's robust oncology programs are tackling cancer on numerous fronts.

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.

AMA Issues Checklist for the Transition to E/M Office Visit Changes

The American Medical Association (AMA) is helping physician practices integrate fundamental changes to the coding and documentation of evaluation and management (E/M) office visit services that account for nearly $23 billion in Medicare spending.

AHA's Maryjane Wurth To Retire In 2020; Michelle Hood To Join The Association

Maryjane Wurth, the American Hospital Association's (AHA) executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), will retire next year after a long and distinguished career in the hospital association field.

The Oncology Care Model Value Proposition

The American Journal of Managed Care^® hosts meetings across the country to help oncology practices understand and navigate the value-based care landscape at the intersection of quality and efficiency.

Focus on Four Key Tax Issues

Now in the second year after the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 passed, there are a number of considerations healthcare businesses should keep on their radar as they prepare to file.

Money Management: Smart Strategies at Every Stage

Different stages of life come with different financial necessities from paying off loans to buying a home to preparing for retirement. First Horizon's Matthew Harrison shares smart strategies for every stage.

The Times They are A' Changing

On July 29, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for the physician fee schedule (PFS) that includes provisions to update payment policies, rates, and quality provisions beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2020.

Healthcare Trends: Compensation Continues to Rise

An aging population, sicker patients, move to new models of care, need for new technologies to increase efficiency and a shortage of skilled staff have helped drive provider and executive salaries up over the last few years.

Proposed Changes to Stark, Anti-Kickback Regulations

Changes Likely Mean Improved Care Coordination, Increased Economic Risk for Providers

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.

Benefits of Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida Continue Through School Age

Physician Spotlight: Leading with Compassion

Hospice care is so much more than simply pain management. Compassus CMO Dr. Kurt Merkelz focuses on helping patients live fully until the end.

Making the Grade with Embold Health

Embold Health shines a light on top-performing physicians, saving employers time and money and linking individuals to quality care.

Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame Inducts 2019 Honorees

On Oct. 15, the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame inducted seven new visionary members as part of the Class of 2019.

AMA Applauds Relief from Documentation Burden in New Medicare Rule

Many physicians will have reduced documentation beginning in 2021

Alexander: Senate Health Committee Approves Eight Bipartisan Public Health Bills

Includes proposals from 24 different senators, 11 Republicans, 13 Democrats

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.

FDA Approves First Nasal Seizure Rescue Medication for Ages 6 and Above

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved VALTOCO® (diazepam nasal spray) as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (i.e., seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient's usual seizure pattern in people with epilepsy 6 years of age and older.

Severe weather expected across Tennessee Jan. 10-11

Tennessee is expecting severe weather this weekend, beginning on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. A threat of damaging winds, tornadoes, hail and heavy rainfall are all expected to cause issues for the region from Jan. 10 through Jan. 11.

2019: Red Cross Aids Hundreds of Thousands Impacted by Disasters

In the face of this year's disasters, hundreds of thousands of people turned to the American Red Cross for food, shelter and recovery support in Tennessee and across the country.

Price Joins Montecito as Data Manager

Nashville-based Montecito Medical, the nation's top privately held acquirer of medical real estate, has expanded its growing team with the addition of Jennifer Price as data manager.

United Health Foundation Partners with Morehouse School of Medicine to Expand Ac-cess to Digital Health Technologies for Rural and Underserved Communi

THA Installs 2020 Officers, Board

During the Tennessee Hospital Association's 81^st Annual Meeting, James Ross, president and chief executive officer (CEO) at West Tennessee Healthcare, Jackson, was installed as chairman of the THA 2020 Board of Directors.

Webb Appointed TDH Deputy Commissioner for Operations

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP has appointed John Webb as deputy commissioner for operations.

Center for Medical Interoperability Launches Industry-Wide Verification Program

Last month, the Center for Medical Interoperability announced the launch of C4MI Verified™ - a testing program to accelerate the availability of connected technology solutions in the healthcare industry.

Feb. 6: DAV RecruitMilitary Nashville Veterans Job Fair

Jan. 30: HighPoint Surgical Associates offers free skin cancer screening

Mark Your Calendar: AACR Annual Meeting 2020 in San Diego, April 24-29

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will host its 111th Annual Meeting, April 24-29, 2020, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Meharry Human Resources Career Fair 2020 coming January 23rd and 25th

Hiring event looks to fill many college and health care positions

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia to commemorate National CRNA Week

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (MTSA) is joining healthcare providers nationwide in recognizing the unique skills of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) during the 21st annual National CRNA Week Jan. 19-25.