Business/Tech

Leading Health Groups Caution Congress Against Including Medicare Cuts in Budget Bill

Feb 06, 2018 at 10:12 am by Staff

CHICAGO ... Feb. 5, 2018 - The American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Physicians and the American College of Surgeons.... Read More

Vanderbilt Investigators Discover New Compound to Starve Tumors

Feb 05, 2018 at 04:37 pm by Staff

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to starve a tumor and stop its growth with a newly discovered smal.... Read More

Saint Thomas Midtown Participates in 'Little Hats, Big Hearts' on 'Go Red for Women' Day

Feb 02, 2018 at 04:25 pm by Staff

On Friday, Feb. 2, Saint Thomas Health leadership joined the American Heart Association at Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital to 'Go Red for Women' on National Wear Red Day. Babi.... Read More

TMA, AMA Study Touts $29 Billion Economic Impact of Physicians on Tennessee

Feb 02, 2018 at 12:02 am by Staff

Physicians add opportunity, growth and prosperity to the Tennessee economy by creating 175,831 jobs and generating $29.1 billion in economic activity, according to a new repor.... Read More

Change Healthcare Launches First Blockchain Solution: UPDATE

Jan 31, 2018 at 12:02 am by Staff

Update: January 2018 On Jan. 8, Nashville-based Change Healthcare announced that its Intelligent Healthcare Network™ with blockchain is now available featuring claims manageme.... Read More

Emergency Departments Not a Major Source of Opioid Prescriptions, New Study Shows

Jan 16, 2018 at 04:52 pm by Staff

Opioid prescribing has increased 471 percent from 1996 to 2012, according to a new Annals of Emergency Medicine study, "Emergency Department Contribution to the Prescription O.... Read More

Searching for Middle Ground

Jan 16, 2018 at 12:02 am by Staff

Changes at Nashville General, Meharry Impact Future of Indigent Care Editor's Note: Decisions regarding Nashville General continue to evolve as stakeholders work their way t.... Read More

TDH Statement on Flu Season

Jan 15, 2018 at 05:09 pm by Staff

The Tennessee Department of Health released the following information to share with patients across Tennessee during this season's deadly flu outbreak: The Tennessee Departm.... Read More

Matthew Walker: Celebrating 50 Years of Service to the Community

Jan 15, 2018 at 03:43 pm by Staff

Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center (MWCHC) has continuously served the needs of Nashvillians for 50 years. Renowned physician, surgeon, educator and community activist.... Read More

Mark Your Calendar

Jan 15, 2018 at 01:53 pm by Staff

Those with careers in healthcare administration know there is always more work than hours in the day. It's easy to feel overscheduled and constantly short on time. But sometim.... Read More