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8 Steps to Improve Revenue Cycle Efficiency

Dec 11, 2015 at 05:58 pm by Staff

Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Medical News exclusive series, “Who’s Tending Our Doctors?” to focus on ways the industry can help alleviate physician stress and allo.... Read More
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FDA Approves Naloxone in Nasal Spray Form for Opioid Overdose

Dec 11, 2015 at 12:23 am by Staff

On November 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan nasal spray, the first FDA-approved nasal spray version of naloxone hydrochloride, a life-saving medicati.... Read More
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AMA Expresses Disappointment CMS Moving Ahead with 'Problematic Information' on Physician Compare Website for Patients

Dec 10, 2015 at 12:46 am by Staff

“The AMA is dismayed that CMS is moving forward today with adding incomplete and potentially inaccurate information to its Physician Compare website that will misinform patien.... Read More
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Change Your Cyber Security Mindset, Reduce Six Potential Threats

Nov 09, 2015 at 12:40 am by Staff

According to an October 15, 2015 Consumer Affairs article, consumers are more complacent than ever when it comes to online security. In a recent survey by The National Cyber S.... Read More
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Updated: The Changing Face of Regulatory Compliance

Nov 07, 2015 at 12:43 am by Staff

When CMS introduced the Two-Midnight Rule in 2013, they set the expectation that inpatient admission is generally appropriate if care is anticipated to cross two midnights. CM.... Read More
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The Council at 20: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Headed

Nov 07, 2015 at 12:17 am by Staff

The Nashville Health Care Council has spent the past several months celebrating a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of our organization’s founding.This event has giv.... Read More
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March of Dimes Recognizes Middle Tennessee’s Best Nurses

Nov 06, 2015 at 12:52 am by Staff

Mark you calendar for Tuesday evening, Dec. 8 as the March of Dimes recognizes Middle Tennessee’s top nurses in 16 categories during the annual “Nurse of the Year” Awards.More.... Read More
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Counting the Cost: TrueLifeCare Helps Employers Save Money, Time in Diabetes Management

Nov 06, 2015 at 12:34 am by Staff

More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, and another 86 million have pre-diabetes. Of those, 30 percent will develop type 2 diabetes within five years,.... Read More
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Playing by the Rules: More Rules Mean More Regulatory Changes, Challenges for 2016

Nov 06, 2015 at 12:31 am by Staff

As we close the curtain on 2015, regulatory changes in financial compliance are prepping to take center stage in the New Year. From ICD-10 and Meaningful Use to bundled paymen.... Read More
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Meharry Celebrates 140th Convocation

Nov 06, 2015 at 12:25 am by Staff

On Monday, Oct. 12, Meharry Medical College celebrated its 140th annual convocation to welcome a new academic year for future physicians, dentists, researchers and health poli.... Read More