Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown to Offer Dedicated Vaccine Clinic for Pregnant Women

Mar 04, 2021 at 11:54 am by Staff

As Tennessee enters Phase 1C of its vaccination schedule, pregnant women are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown is proud to offer a.... Read More

The Science of Stroke Prevention

Mar 03, 2021 at 06:11 pm by Staff

Blood thinners no Longer the Only Option for AFib Patients Patients with AFib have a fivefold risk of stroke over those without, often setting them on a lifetime course of blo.... Read More

Analysts Outline Expectations for the Healthcare Industry

Mar 03, 2021 at 06:06 pm by Staff

As President Joe Biden was taking the oath of office in Washington, D.C., healthcare financial analysts gathered via video to share their thoughts on what a new administra.... Read More

ACS CAN Applauds Lee on Tobacco Cessation Efforts, Denounces TennCare Waiver

Mar 03, 2021 at 05:24 pm by Staff

In February, Gov. Bill Lee released his proposed state operating budget, which includes a $2 million dollar increase in tobacco prevention program funding. On Jan. 15, he sign.... Read More

The Clear Case for Preparedness

Mar 03, 2021 at 12:57 pm by Staff

100 Leading Healthcare Organizations Release Disaster Readiness Recommendations Even prior to the public health and natural disasters of 2020, experts from across the healthc.... Read More

Consolidated Appropriations Act

Mar 03, 2021 at 12:39 pm by Staff

Impact on HHS Provider Relief Funds, PPP Loans & Employee Retention Credits The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) was signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. From the more t.... Read More

Healthcare Bluebook Acquires Quality Division of Quantros, Inc.

Mar 03, 2021 at 12:32 pm by Staff

Healthcare Bluebook, an industry leader in delivering clear and actionable healthcare quality and cost information, today announced it has acquired the Quality division of Qua.... Read More

Health Insurance Providers Commit to Help Millions of Seniors in Underserved Communities Receive COVID Vaccines

Mar 03, 2021 at 11:37 am by Staff

Health insurance providers today committed to supporting a new effort that will promote health equity by removing barriers to vaccinations for 2 million Americans most at risk.... Read More

Tobi Amosun Named Assistant Commissioner For Family Health And Wellness

Mar 03, 2021 at 11:33 am by Staff

Tobi Adeyeye Amosun, MD, FAAP, has been named assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health Division of Family Health and Wellness. In this position, Amosun wil.... Read More

Checks And Balances In Place For COVID-19 Vaccine Management

Mar 03, 2021 at 09:34 am by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health has completed a process review of state COVID-19 vaccine administration to minimize possible waste and support providers receiving greater s.... Read More