Parmley Takes Reigns as Chief of Staff at Vanderbilt University Hospital

Apr 08, 2014 at 09:14 am by Staff

On Feb. 17, C. Lee Parmley, MD, JD, joined the ranks of distinguished physicians who have been selected to serve as chief of staff at Vanderbilt University Hospital. Parmley.... Read More

Rules of Engagement

Apr 08, 2014 at 09:14 am by Staff

Diabetes, Chronic Disease Prevention & Management Tight schedules make it difficult for primary care providers to spend as much one-on-one time as they would like with diabe.... Read More

Could Cell Regeneration Turn the Tide on Diabetes?

Apr 08, 2014 at 09:14 am by Staff

Vanderbilt Researchers Uncover Clues Vanderbilt University scientists have found evidence that the insulin-secreting beta cells of the pancreas, which are either killed or b.... Read More

T-Minus 6 (or Maybe 18+) and Counting

Apr 08, 2014 at 09:14 am by Staff

Preparing for ICD-10 Lift Off Although it looked as if there would be no reprieve this time, Congress passed a delay of ‘at least one year’ for ICD-10 conversion as part of.... Read More

ICD-10 on the Frontlines

Apr 08, 2014 at 09:14 am by Staff

The Coder’s Perspective Recently, two members of the STAT Solutions coding team received certificates of ICD-10 proficiency. After attending a weekend seminar with the loca.... Read More

Getting Started with ICD-10 Implementation

Apr 08, 2014 at 09:14 am by Staff

ICD-10 represents a radical change in the way medical coding will be conducted, using nearly five times as many codes as ICD-9. The enhanced specificity of the codes will ad.... Read More

AMA Pushes for ICD-10 Stoppage or Delay

Apr 08, 2014 at 09:14 am by Staff

The first rule of marketing is to make sure you have a clear message. For the American Medical Association leadership, their position on the impending ICD-10 conversion could.... Read More

LHC Delegation Makes Annual Pilgrimage to D.C.

Apr 08, 2014 at 09:14 am by Staff

Members of Leadership Health Care, an initiative of the Nashville Health Care Council, embarked on their 12th annual trek to Washington, D.C. last month to gain insight on im.... Read More

Changes & Opportunities in 2014 for Small Employers under ACA

Apr 08, 2014 at 08:54 am by Staff

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) brings about significant healthcare reform changes, as well as opportunities for small employers in 2014. Many of the reforms affect all employe.... Read More

Survivors’ Safety Bill Passes Unanimously

Apr 02, 2014 at 12:58 pm by Staff

Survivors’ Safety Bill Passes Unanimously Bill addressing minimum sentencing for repeat domestic abusers heads to the Governor’s desk On April 2, the Tennessee General Asse.... Read More