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Reducing the Risks of Addiction One Prescription at a Time

Jan 13, 2017 at 05:34 pm by Staff

"Prevention is preferable to cure." These words are part of the modern Hippocratic Oath, which guide my work and the work of my fellow physicians across our state. Today we ar.... Read More

ACA Update

Jan 13, 2017 at 03:39 pm by Staff

Publisher's Note: When additional information and perspectives become available over the coming days and weeks, we will continue to update this post. As a news organization, w.... Read More

We Need More Collaboration in Healthcare, Not Less

Jan 10, 2017 at 11:16 am by Staff

Tennessee Public Chapter 1046 created an equally balanced task force of advanced practice nurses and practicing physicians to "make recommendations to the general assembly for.... Read More

Keys to Unlocking Better Patient Outcomes

Jan 10, 2017 at 11:16 am by Staff

Former Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey and Speaker of the House Beth Harwell commissioned a Scope of Practice Task Force to change the conversation and the players in the ongoi.... Read More

Physicians, APRNs Having Varying Views on Scope of Practice Issue

Jan 10, 2017 at 11:16 am by Staff

The Healing Arts Scope of Practice Task Force, which was convened by Public Chapter 1046 to discuss access to care including delivery by the appropriate healthcare professiona.... Read More

Governor: Low-Income Cancer Patients and Survivors Need Continued Access to Meaningful Health Insurance

Jan 10, 2017 at 09:27 am by Staff

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to Gov. Bill Haslam yesterday expressing concerns that proposed changes to federal financing of the M.... Read More

AMA Releases Letter to Congressional Leaders on Reform of Healthcare System

Jan 04, 2017 at 06:06 pm by Staff

Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Speaker Ryan and Leader Pelosi: On behalf of the physician and medical student members of the American Medical Association (AMA.... Read More

As Healthcare Evolves, We Must Address Challenges - and Preserve Our Progress

Dec 14, 2016 at 03:02 pm by Staff

An important Open Enrollment deadline is quickly approaching. Tomorrow, December 15, is the last day to apply on HealthCare.gov for healthcare coverage beginning January 1, 20.... Read More

Op-Ed: The Journey Continues

Oct 11, 2016 at 02:55 pm by Staff

Access in Tennessee & Other Non-Expansion States Just after sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 24, hundreds of Tennesseans - parents and children, friends and neighbors - began fo.... Read More

Op-Ed: Addressing Avoidable Malpractice Claims Risk

Sep 16, 2016 at 02:56 pm by Staff

Reject the Myths and Look in the Mirror When physicians reflect on the U.S. medical malpractice system, some throw up their hands declaring the unfairness of it all. Many asse.... Read More