Tennessee Hospitals Push to Revise Federal Tax Bill

Dec 08, 2017 at 09:14 am by Staff

As Congress works to resolve differences between Senate and House versions of federal tax reform legislation, Tennessee Hospital Association is urging the Tennessee congressio.... Read More

Op Ed: Washington Examiner: Lamar Alexander: The Alexander-Murray bill: Lower premiums, less debt, and new permanent flexibility for states

Dec 07, 2017 at 10:04 am by Staff

Congress can pass a Christmas present that would mean lower health insurance premiums for 9 million Americans who get no government subsidies. Specifically, this Christmas pre.... Read More

Post-Flu Risks A Growing Concern For The Elderly

Dec 06, 2017 at 02:27 pm by Staff

Infectious disease experts are warning that flu can lead to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and disability in elderly patients for months after they have recovered f.... Read More

Meharry & HCA Join Forces for Training Physicians

Nov 30, 2017 at 12:01 am by Staff

In announcing a new partnership with HCA to train students at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, Meharry Medical College President and CEO James E.K. Hildreth, PhD, MD, ca.... Read More

Dr. Mark Lynn To Offer Patients $1 Eye Exams at Visionworks

Nov 27, 2017 at 10:56 am by Staff

Dr. Mark Lynn, owner of over 90 Visionworks offices in Kentucky, Georgia, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Indiana will begin their annual $1 eye exam promotion starting.... Read More

Hospital Groups File Lawsuit To Stop Significant Payment Cuts For 340B Hospitals

Nov 23, 2017 at 12:02 am by Staff

Today, the American Hospital Association (AHA), the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and America's Essential Hospitals filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Departme.... Read More

CMS proposes policies to lower the cost of prescription drugs and combat the opioid crisis

Nov 23, 2017 at 12:02 am by Staff

Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that includes a number of changes that, if finalized, will ensure that Part D Medicare enr.... Read More

Tax Reform & Healthcare

Nov 22, 2017 at 12:02 am by Staff

The Republican tax reform plans in the House and Senate could have a major impact on healthcare. On Nov. 13, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released their findings on w.... Read More

Let's Give Them Something to Talk About!

Nov 20, 2017 at 02:47 pm by Staff

Awards, Honors, Achievements The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial has received accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for.... Read More

Saint Thomas Health Opens City's First In-Hospital Birthing Center

Nov 20, 2017 at 02:40 pm by Staff

Last month, Saint Thomas Health opened The Birthing Center at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital. The Birthing Center is Nashville's first in-hospital natural birthing center, prov.... Read More