AMA Welcomes Burden Relief Finalized in Medicare Payment Rule

Dec 06, 2020 at 12:00 am by Staff

Statement attributed to: AMA President Susan R. Bailey, M.D. "Foundational improvements are coming on January 1 to the coding, documentation, and payment of evaluation and m.... Read More

COVID Update 12/3

Dec 03, 2020 at 01:34 pm by Staff

Numbers of confirmed cases continue to be high in the wake of Thanksgiving celebrations and numbers of available ICU beds across the state continue to be low with approximate.... Read More

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance Announces Plans to Open New Lebanon Clinic

Dec 03, 2020 at 01:16 pm by Staff

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA), Tennessee's largest orthopedic surgery group, is pleased to announce that their new Lebanon clinic will open Monday, December 7, 2020. Th.... Read More

AHA's Tom Nickels to Retire in 2021; Stacey Hughes to Join the Association

Dec 03, 2020 at 01:06 pm by Staff

WASHINGTON (December 3, 2020) - Tom Nickels, the American Hospital Association's (AHA) executive vice president for government relations and public policy, will retire from th.... Read More

AHA STATEMENT ON CY 2021 OPPS FINAL RULE

Dec 03, 2020 at 10:57 am by Staff

Tom Nickels, Executive Vice President, American Hospital Association December 2, 2020 Today's final rule from CMS is a blow to America's hospitals and health systems as the.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas expands online mental health and counseling services

Dec 03, 2020 at 10:56 am by Staff

Ascension Saint Thomas, part of Ascension, is increasing access to essential mental health and counseling services for those in our communities who need it most. Ascension Onl.... Read More

Belmont University Names Dr. Bill Bates College of Medicine Founding Dean

Dec 03, 2020 at 10:53 am by Staff

Belmont University announced today the appointment of Dr. William (Bill) Bates, M.D., to the position of founding dean of the recently announced College of Medicine.Belmont an.... Read More

COVID Update 12/2

Dec 02, 2020 at 11:44 am by Staff

Individuals looking to be tested at one of the city's three community assessment centers should note changes in hours this week. The hours for today and tomorrow will be 9.... Read More

Industry Reaction to ACIP Recommendations

Dec 02, 2020 at 10:32 am by Staff

AMA Statement on Advisory Council on Immunization Practices Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation The following statement is attributable to: Susan R. Bailey, M.D.,.... Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's James E. Crowe Jr. Receives 2020 "Golden Goose" Award for COVID-19 Research

Dec 01, 2020 at 12:11 pm by Staff

James E. Crowe Jr., MD, a physician-scientist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) who has pioneered development of human monoclonal antibodies as potential treatmen.... Read More