Registration is now open for the Music City Chapter of the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management fall educational conference.

As Nashville Medical News was going to press, Bill Carpenter, who has led LifePoint Health since 2006, announced his intention to retire following the merger with RCCH HealthCare, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Last month, neuroCare Centers of America, part of an international network of brain health centers of excellence dedicated to non-medication neuro therapies for mental health disorders, announced the opening of its newest clinic, Nashville NeuroCare Therapy

It's been a busy couple of months for Bridge Connector, an integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that delivers streamlined integration solutions for healthcare organizations.

Fortune 500 company CDW \opened a local office in late August. With clients in the U.S., U.K. and Canada, the global technology company employees more than 8,900 and has a large presence in healthcare.

Gold Skin Care Center, which provides dermatology and aesthetic services, recently announced the addition of three to their Green Hills practice.

Last month, Brentwood-based CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine announced healthcare veteran Robert Hutchison as the company's new chief financial officer.

On Sept. 21, Cumberland Heights celebrated the grand opening of the Spring Hill Outpatient Recovery Center, bringing the organization's outpatient centers to 11 across the state.

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TriStar Centennial Medical Center recently welcomed board-certified interventional cardiologist Samuel Horr, MD, to its medical staff.

Nashville General Hospital recently named Eric Stephens, CAP, chief analytics officer. Stephens will serve as a key member of the hospital's executive leadership team, working to direct and implement population health initiatives and to form a robust data infrastructure to provide accurate, intelligent analysis.

Murfreesboro-based TwelveStone Health Partners, a provider of comprehensive chronic care medication services, recently announced staff additions.

Last month, wellness company Tivity Health announced the appointment of Ryan Wagers as chief accounting officer.

And in related news ... Glenn Hargreaves, formerly chief accounting officer for Tivity Health, has accepted the same position at Quorum Health. Hargreaves spent six years as CAO with Tivity, where he also served a brief stint as interim chief financial officer.

Clover Health has expanded to Middle Tennessee. The healthcare company that uses data and technology in an effort to improve outcomes, recently announced a significant national expansion by offering Medicare Advantage health plans in Davidson, Rutherford and Williamson counties.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy and Education, a national provider of behavioral health, therapy and education solutions for children and young adults, recently announced Emily Leonard as executive vice president and chief human resources officer.

Cumberland Heights announced two new hires last month impacting clinical research and outreach efforts.

Middle Tennessee is home to three members of the recently announced American Heart Association's Greater Southeast Affiliate (GSA) Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.

NashvilleHealth, founded in 2015 by Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, MD, to harness the force of community-wide collaboration to improve Nashville's health outcomes, recently announced the addition of three new members to its Governing Board.

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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.

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 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.

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

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.