Evidence-based Design: Marrying Form & Function on the Front Line

Jan 06, 2016 at 01:55 pm by Staff

When is a painting much more than just a pretty picture? When it promotes health and healing.Designers and healthcare industry leaders from around the nation recently gathered.... Read More

Obesity Worsens Lung Function in Young Adults with Asthma

Jan 06, 2016 at 01:49 pm by Staff

ST. LOUIS, MO. – A new study following nearly 800 asthmatic patients over 15 years shows the progression toward worse lung function in those who become obese as they age.None.... Read More

A Clearer Picture: Imaging Rhodopsin Could Shed Light on Retinal Disorders

Jan 06, 2016 at 01:23 pm by Staff

A collaborative effort between Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Florida International University (FIU) has resulted in what the team of biomedical engineers and physician-scien.... Read More

New National Perioperative Guideline for the Delivery of Quality Care for Geriatric Surgical Patients Released

Jan 04, 2016 at 03:29 pm by Staff

Responding to the needs of the country’s growing older adult population, a new collaborative best practices guideline was released on Jan. 4, 2016 for optimal care of older ad.... Read More

InCharge Healthcare 2016

Dec 21, 2015 at 03:28 pm by Staff

As you can easily see while flipping through the pages of the 2016 edition of InCharge Healthcare, Middle Tennessee is blessed with a wealth of impressive leaders. Few, howeve.... Read More

Women to Watch 2016 Nominations Open

Dec 21, 2015 at 02:45 pm by Staff

Who is eligible for nomination?Women based in Middle Tennessee who are impacting the delivery and outcomes of care on a local, regional, national or international basis. These.... Read More

Deadline Extended: Patients Have Until Dec. 17 to Enroll in 2016 ACA Coverage

Dec 16, 2015 at 10:11 am by Staff

Statement from Enroll America & Get Covered Tennessee:On the evening of Dec. 15, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the deadline to enroll in Aff.... Read More

AMA Proposes Reforms to Meaningful Use Program to Benefit Patients, Physicians

Dec 16, 2015 at 08:35 am by Staff

On Dec. 15, the American Medical Association (AMA) released a set of recommendations to improve the troubled Meaningful Use program so it accommodates the real-world needs of.... Read More

Five Factors Identify Subset of Patients With Advanced Cervical Cancer Who May Not Benefit From Bevacizumab Treatment

Dec 15, 2015 at 02:00 pm by Staff

Bottom Line: According to results of a major objective of the phase III NRG Oncology-Gynecologic Oncology Group protocol 240 (GOG 240) clinical trial, patients with advanced c.... Read More

The Trouble with MACs

Dec 11, 2015 at 06:54 pm by Staff

Controversy continues to swirl over the impact Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have on the nation’s new healthcare delivery system.Conflicts of interest, opaque pricing, a ma.... Read More