Practicing with Precision

Precision medicine holds great promise to tailor treatment in a manner that maximizes outcomes, yet a number of barriers exist that hinder the rapidly growing discipline's integration into daily practice.

Health:Further Keynote Speakers Offer Energy And Insight

Although the annual Health:Further conference is best known for bringing innovative start-ups and investors together, the event also attracts healthcare and business organizations that have massive scale.

Fighting the Good Fight

Franklin company mitigating cybersecurity risks for healthcare organizations nationwide.

Change in Mindset Necessary for Stronger Information Security in Healthcare

Compliance is king, but that's not how it should be. Since the introduction of HIPAA in 1996, the healthcare field has centered data privacy and security efforts around compliance.

Bring Your Own Key

Change Healthcare's HealthQx^® analytic suite features a novel kill switch that puts information security in the hands of payers and providers.

NMGMA: 10 Minute Takeaway

With billions of dollars on the line, more than 450 special agents across the country are tasked with ferreting out Medicare & Medicaid fraud and abuse.

Nashville Health Care Council Opens Applications For 2019 Fellows Class

The Nashville Health Care Council has opened applications for the 2019 Fellows class, an annual initiative to explore new business strategies to address the greatest challenges facing the American health care system.

Updating the Way to Pay

CMS is proposing big changes in the physician fee schedule and quality payment program for 2019

Nashville's First Dedicated Clinic for Rape Exams Begins Taking Clients

Website includes interactive tool to help sexual assault victims determine if the SAFE Clinic is right for them

Vanderbilt Bone & Joint Franklin Expands Staff, Adds Pediatric Services

Vanderbilt Bone & Joint Franklin greatly expands staff and adds pediatric services.

Regenerative Medicine in Orthopaedics

Regenerative medicine means less pain, more options for orthopaedic patients.

SJRI Opens Dickson Clinic

Southern Joint Replacement Institute opens Dickson clinic.

Industry Leaders Announce Innovative Orthopaedic Partnership

Saint Thomas Health, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance recently announced a collaborative partnership for joint replacement.

AMA Offers Comments to CMS on its 2019 Medicare Reform Proposal

The American Medical Association (AMA) submitted comprehensive comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that outlined recommended changes to the proposed rule on physician payment policies.

Serving Those Who Serve

Centerstone has officially opened a new clinic in Clarksville dedicated to serving veterans and their families and named a new Military Services leader.

Playing it Safe

The ACL Play-It-Safe Program™ is being implemented across the country to help athletes understand the mechanics of movement and reduce non-contact ACL injuries.

TriStar Centennial Opens Advanced Joint Replacement Institute

As the first patients were wheeled into the new state-of-the-art orthopaedic surgery center at TriStar Centennial last month, Dr. Michael Christie, co-founder of Southern Joint Replacement Institute, realized the culmination of a 30-year dream.

Sept. 25: U.S. Senate General Election Debate Set For Cumberland University

Partners include USA Today Network-Tennessee, Nashville Public Television, League of Women Voters

Sept. 27: Neighborhood Cafe 2018

Neighborhood Health holds an annual breakfast each year to raise funds and to raise awareness of the services of Neighborhood Health to the Nashville/Davidson County community.

Sept 27: Autism Research Series: Discovery to Solutions

Discover the latest innovations in science, research and technology related to causes and improved interventions for autism spectrum disorder.

Sept. 29: Walk to Raise Awareness For Children With Apraxia

The 2018 Nashville Walk for Apraxia event will be held on September 29, 2018, at the Gateway Island to benefit children with apraxia of speech.

Sept. 29: BlueCross Offering Drive-Through Flu Shots

Mt. Canaan Baptist Church location also includes secure drop-off for unused prescriptions

Sept. 29: 2018 Nashville Walk to End Lupus

Oct. 3: Faith Family Medical Center Celebrates Largest Fundraiser's 10th Year

Faith Family Medical Center's 10^th Annual Birthday Breakfast will take place on October 3^rd, 2018 at 7 a.m. at Woodmont Christian Church.

Oct. 6: Downtown Commons Oktoberfest

The Bikers Who Care Organization is proud to announce their newest event, Downtown Commons Oktoberfest. This inaugural event will be held at Downtown Commons on Saturday October 6^th, 2018 from 2pm-10pm.

Oct. 13: Free Health Fair at Jackson Street Church of Christ

Healthy Tennessee, a non-profit organization founded by Vanderbilt Trauma Surgeon Dr. Manny Sethi, is providing a free health fair on Saturday, October 13th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Jackson Street Church of Christ located at 1408 Jackson Street in Nashville.

Oct. 19: Heal The Music Day

As you know, all of Music Health Alliance's services are entirely free. Depending on where you are in your healthcare journey, you may have reached out to us for different reasons.

Nov. 5 & 6: Distributed: Health 2018, The Premier Event for Healthcare and Blockchain Industries

Do you understand how blockchain technology can streamline healthcare processes?

Nov. 7-9: Unprecedented Medicaid Conference to Convene Disparate Stakeholders to Discuss Sector's Biggest Challenges, Initiate Solutions

Crossroads, An Artia Solutions Conference will gather the brightest minds in Medicaid Nov. 7-9, 2018, to jumpstart game-changing conversations about improving new drug policies, pharmaceutical trends, healthcare reform, regulations, and other pressing issues

Physician Spotlight: Brandon Downs, MD

Dr. Brandon Downs of Orthopaedic Specialists offers convenient, comprehensive services to patients who rely on his expertise in minimally invasive joint replacement and sports medicine.

Nov. 5 & 6: Distributed: Health 2018, The Premier Event for Healthcare and Blockchain Industries

Do you understand how blockchain technology can streamline healthcare processes?

OVME Launches Local Medical Aesthetics Studio, Names Lead Provider

Atlanta-based retail medical aesthetics boutique OVME (pronounced "of me") has announced the company plans to launch its first minimally invasive cosmetic services studio in Nashville this November at the Hill Center.

AAC Names CMO

Brentwood-headquartered American Addiction Centers (AAC), a national provider of inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment services, recently announced the appointed of Lawrence M. Weinstein, MD, ABHM, as its new chief medical officer.

TriStar Skyline Names New CNO

TriStar Skyline Medical Center has appointed Chris Staigl, MSN, RN, as its chief nursing officer. In her new role, Staigl is responsible for leading the nursing team at both TriStar Skyline and TriStar Skyline Madison.

Centerstone Adds Norton, Reid to Key Positions

National not-for-profit behavioral health provider Centerstone has recently made two significant additions to its staff.

Image Surgical Arts to Launch Surgery Center

Image Surgical Arts (ISA) is set to open a cosmetic surgery center in Nashville. Founded and helmed by triple board-certified surgeon Brady Harris, MD, the center will exclusively offer high-definition liposuction.

Nashville Lung Surgery Debuts Latest Robotic System

Nashville Lung Surgery, part of AdvancedHEALTH, Middle Tennessee's largest, independent, multi-specialty practice, recently announced the practice is continuing to build its Thoracic Robotics program and is now using the latest da Vinci Xi Robotic system at Saint Thomas West Hospital.

HCA TriStar Division Welcome New CFO

HCA's TriStar Division recently announced Wes Fountain as the healthcare division's new chief financial officer (CFO).

Karen Cassidy, MD, MPH

Chief Medical Officer, Mid-South Region

UnitedHealthcare

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Joanna Conley, MBA, FACHE

Chief Executive Officer

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center

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Yvette Doran, MBA, FACMPE

President & CEO

Saint Thomas Medical Partners/Ascension Medical Group - TN

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Jana Dreyzehner, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Starfish Health, PLLC

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Claire Cowart Haltom, JD

Shareholder
Baker|Ober Health Law a Baker Donelson Practice

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Veronica Thierry Mallett, MD, MMM

Senior Vice President for Health Affairs & Dean

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

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Mandi Ryan, MSN, RN

Director, Healthcare Innovation

Centerstone

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Katie Tarr, CHFP

Senior Manager, Healthcare Valuation Services
LBMC

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Robin Williams, MD

Robin Williams, MD
Breast Surgeon
Saint Thomas Medical Partners - Breast Surgery

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Kinika Young, JD

Director, Children's Health

Tennessee Justice Center

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AMA Opposes Administration Proposed Rule on Title X Family Planning Program

The Opioid Crisis - Where Do We Go From Here?

As discussed in last month's edition of the Nashville Medical News, the Tennessee General Assembly recently approved a significant portion of Governor Bill Haslam's "TN Together" plan to combat the opioid crisis in Tennessee.

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Study Tracks Impact of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome on State Medicaid Programs 

In the United States, one infant is born every 15 minutes with withdrawal symptoms after being exposed to opioids before birth, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.