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Heart Monitor

Feb 03, 2014 at 04:31 pm by Staff

New Space for VHVIOn Feb. 3, Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute moved all of its key procedure areas to a new home in the Critical Care tower, which originally opened in.... Read More
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Subcutaneous ICD Offers Viable Option for a Number of Patient Populations

Feb 03, 2014 at 04:31 pm by Staff

For nearly three decades, many patients with arrhythmias or at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) have benefited from implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), w.... Read More
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EDITOR’S NOTE

Feb 03, 2014 at 04:31 pm by Staff

As the number one killer in America, the sheer volume of cardiovascular cases makes this specialty an attractive one for health systems and providers … both from the standpoi.... Read More
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M&A Trends in the Reform Era

Feb 03, 2014 at 04:31 pm by Staff

A look back at 2013 … Look ahead in the new yearThe Affordable Care Act, coupled with new models of reimbursement, has undoubtedly impacted the way the healthcare industry co.... Read More
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Saint Thomas Heart Debuts MitraClip

Feb 03, 2014 at 04:31 pm by Staff

Clinical Trial Offers Open-Heart Surgery Alternative for Patients with CHF, MRAs part of the national COAPT trial, Saint Thomas Heart debuted the first MitraClip® implantatio.... Read More
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February 2014

Feb 03, 2014 at 04:31 pm by Staff

Save the DateFebruary 10 • Deadline for 2014 Women to Watch NominationsThe deadline is fast approaching to nominate an outstanding woman in the field of healthcare for the Wo.... Read More
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HMA Stockholders Approve Proposed Acquisition by CHS

Jan 08, 2014 at 10:50 am by Staff

Health Management Associates Stockholders Approve Proposed Acquisition by Community Health Systems FRANKLIN, Tenn. & NAPLES, Fla. -- Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CY.... Read More
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WMC Breaks Ground on Children’s Hospital

Jan 02, 2014 at 05:31 pm by Staff

Just before Thanksgiving, Williamson Medical Center executives officially broke ground and unveiled renderings of the $65 million expansion project.Slated to open in early 20.... Read More
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Feet on the Street

Jan 02, 2014 at 05:31 pm by Staff

UnitedHealthcare Launches Neighborhood ConnectionsThere is comfort in familiarity. For some of Tennessee’s most vulnerable citizens, a familiar face is now available to help.... Read More
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New Smoking Alternatives Present Challenges for Health Officials

Jan 02, 2014 at 05:31 pm by Staff

e-Cigs, hookah particularly attractive to teensWhile overall tobacco use among middle school and high school students declined slightly between 2011 and 2012 in the United St.... Read More