COVID

AMA to VP, FEMA: Take Immediate Steps to Address PPE Shortage in Physician Practices

Jun 30, 2020 at 04:38 pm by Staff

In letters, American Medical Association urges activation of Defense Production Act "as a matter of patient safety" CHICAGO - In letters to Vice President Pence and the Federa.... Read More

Chairman Alexander: "Stakes are Too High" for Pro-Trump, Anti-Trump Mask Debate to Continue

Jun 30, 2020 at 10:14 am by Staff

"Unfortunately, this simple lifesaving practice has become part of a political debate that says: If you're for Trump, you don't wear a mask. If you're against Trump, you do. B.... Read More

LifePoint Health CEO David Dill Discusses COVID-19 Impact in Nashville Health Care Council's HEALTH CARE BRASS TACKS Series

Jun 29, 2020 at 10:05 am by Staff

June 25, 2020 - This week the Nashville Healthcare Council featured LifePoint Health President and CEODavid Dill in the latest installment of "Health Care Brass Tacks," a virt.... Read More

Alexander: Now is the Time to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

Jun 29, 2020 at 10:02 am by Staff

June 25, 2020 -- Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) yesterday afternoon said on the Senate floor that "now, during this pandemic when we have got our e.... Read More

Update 6/26

Jun 29, 2020 at 10:00 am by Staff

Nashville officially moved into Phase 3 of the reopening plan this past Monday, with an expectation the city will remain in this phase for four weeks. During the week, the num.... Read More

Nashville Mandates Masks in Public

Jun 29, 2020 at 09:58 am by Staff

With COVID-19 cases spiking in Nashville and across the state, the Metro Board of Health voted to mandate face masks beginning at 5 pm on Sunday, June 28th. The unanimous vote.... Read More

Alexander: "Millions Who Admire President Trump Would Follow His Lead If He Wore a Mask When Appropriate"

Jun 29, 2020 at 09:55 am by Staff

"It also would help to get rid of this political debate that if you're for President Trump, you don't wear a mask, and if you're against President Trump, you do wear a mask.".... Read More

AMA Statement on Intimidation, Threats Toward Public Health Officials

Jun 26, 2020 at 02:24 pm by Staff

Statement Attributable to: Susan R. Bailey, M.D. President, American Medical Association "The AMA is concerned by recent news reports that public health officials have been.... Read More

AMA announces CPT update for antigen tests in the fight against COVID-19

Jun 26, 2020 at 02:18 pm by Staff

CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced an update to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) that includes a new code for reporting antigen testing of p.... Read More

Update 6/23

Jun 24, 2020 at 09:19 am by Staff

Nashville has officially moved into Phase 3 of the reopening plan with an expectation the city will remain in this phase for four weeks. Both the transmission rate and 14-day.... Read More