MGMA Names Interim CEO

Aug 22, 2014 at 11:13 am by Staff

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) announced on Aug. 22 that healthcare attorney Jerard J. Jensen of Madison, Wis. will serve as the national association’s inter.... Read More

You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention

Aug 13, 2014 at 09:07 pm by Staff

Through the untimely death of entertainer Robin Williams, a bright light is shining once again on the often-avoided conversation about suicide. In my work over the years a.... Read More

August 2014

Aug 07, 2014 at 02:02 pm by Staff

Sept. 15-17 • Healthcare Deal Making Summit 2014 • Nashville Music City Center This annual event brings together senior executives from some of today’s most innovative and l.... Read More

Growing Strong: Orthopaedics Expanding at Saint Thomas Health, TriStar Centennial

Aug 07, 2014 at 02:02 pm by Staff

Orthopaedic services are on the move in Middle Tennessee with new facilities and services popping up across Nashville. According to the National Institutes of Health, the ann.... Read More

Frist Joins Forces with Gates Family to Improve Global Maternal-Fetal Health

Aug 07, 2014 at 02:02 pm by Staff

Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, MD, founder of Nashville-based Hope Through Healing Hands (HTHH), and Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Found.... Read More

New Report Predicts M&A Spike for Hospitals, Providers & HIT Companies

Aug 07, 2014 at 02:02 pm by Staff

After a dip in deal activity in 2013, a newly released report from Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and Mergermarket predicts increased consolidation and an uptick in activity for 2014.... Read More

From the Private Practice Perspective: News of Note from National Organizations

Aug 07, 2014 at 02:02 pm by Staff

Practices Favor Informal Integration New Medical Group Management Association research finds medical practices favor informal integration with other healthcare organizations.... Read More

Partnering in a New Paradigm

Aug 07, 2014 at 02:02 pm by Staff

There’s no question healthcare delivery is in the middle of a transformational period highlighted by unprecedented consolidation. While there are a number of factors impactin.... Read More

United We Stand

Aug 07, 2014 at 02:02 pm by Staff

As physicians and hospitals seek to align clinically, strategically and administratively in this era of consolidation and cooperation, assistance originates from a number of.... Read More

Emerging & Reemerging Infectious Diseases

Aug 07, 2014 at 02:02 pm by Staff

Chikungunya and new strains of influenza are among a list of emerging infectious diseases that have grabbed recent headlines, but reemerging diseases including measles and pe.... Read More