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National Campaigns Urge Physicians to Image Gently, Wisely

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

A concerted effort to eliminate unnecessary medical procedures is underway across America, and radiology experts are taking a lead role. One such initiative is the Choosing.... Read More
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Medical Groups, Area YMCA Collaborate to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

This fall, the American Medical Association, along with the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, the Tennessee Medical Association and the Tennessee Nurses Association, held a summit fo.... Read More
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HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE: For NuSirt Biopharma, Less is More

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

Company Looks to Enhance Pharmaceutical Effectiveness While Lowering Dosages In the last few months, Nashville-based NuSirt Biopharma has initiated its first clinical tria.... Read More
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Tennessee’s Healthcare M&A Scrutiny in Limbo

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

New leadership, by nature, ignites ambiguity. Last month, Governor Haslam’s former chief counsel, Herbert Slatery, took the oath of office as Tennessee Attorney General. His.... Read More
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Parallon’s StaRN Program Answers Critical Nursing Need

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

Parallon Business Solutions, an HCA subsidiary offering a range of business and operational solutions, recently launched StaRN: Specialty Training Apprenticeship for Register.... Read More
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Meharry Convocation Filled with Ceremony, Surprises

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

Last month, Meharry Medical College faculty, students and distinguished guests gathered at the Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education to celebrate the educational ins.... Read More
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Marian University at Saint Thomas … One Year Later

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

A year ago, Indianapolis-based Marian University announced a partnership with Saint Thomas Health to bring an accelerated nursing degree program to Middle Tennessee to addres.... Read More
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WGU’s Competency-Based Curriculum Enhances Tennessee’s Healthcare Workforce

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

Although WGU Tennessee officially launched in July 2013, “The University of You” has a history of offering targeted, competency-based, online curriculum that dates back 15 ye.... Read More
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The New Rules of Radiology Reimbursement

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

There’s no question imaging technology has far surpassed expectations, but the business of radiology is evolving every bit as rapidly. Reimbursement cuts, higher deductibles.... Read More
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The Transformation of Med Ed

Nov 06, 2014 at 01:32 pm by Staff

AMA continues quest to accelerate change in physician training A little more than a year ago, the American Medical Association announced $11 million in grants to 11 academic.... Read More