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Governor Selects “Third Choice” on Medicaid Expansion

When it came time to expand TennCare rolls to cover those up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL)...Read More

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Governor Selects “Third Choice” on Medicaid Expansion

When it came time to expand TennCare rolls to cover those up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) or decline the offer that included...

CINDY SANDERS

HEALTHCARE LEADER: Ben Youree

CEO, Dyersburg Regional Medical Center

When you are a pre-med major that is grossed out by everything, it’s usually a good sign that you need to change career paths...

SUZANNE BOYD

Cuts in Medicare Reimbursements Create Long-Range Physician Concern
Memphis-area physicians say they will not change how they do business because government-funded programs have suffered budget cuts. But the tension is increasing for a long-term resolution.
JONATHAN DEVIN

MEMPHIS ON THE MEND: Christ Community Health Services: A Vision Turned into Fruition
In the beginning . . . there were four medical students: Rick Donlan, Steve Besh, Karen Miller and David Pepperman...
PAMELA HARRIS

Hey Doc, Will You Play Ball?
Sharing information has to start with this – know to whom the information belongs. Hint: it’s not you, Doc, even if you’re the one holding it...
TIM NICHOLSON

Mayo Clinic Fellow Trains at Mroz Baier
The Mayo Clinic is world renowned for excellence, but isn't above turning to a Memphis medical leader for occasional help...
JUDY OTTO

Memphis Healthcare Real Estate Defies Trend
Investors grab what's available after doctors align with hospitals

Doctors may feel a little uncertain about the healthcare market these days, but real estate experts have no doubts about medical offices. They are hot property...

JONATHAN DEVIN

MEDICAL ECONOMICS: Accelerating Change in Education
In my April column, we discussed a world led by economic force – a force that is primarily driven by job creation and quality GDP growth...
BILL APPLING

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The Move from Social Media Marketing to Social Business Strategies
Earlier this year, Andrew Dixon, senior vice president of marketing and operations with Igloo Software and the former chief marketing officer for Microsoft Canada, was invited to Dallas to share insights on...
CINDY SANDERS

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PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Alan DeJarnatt, MD
Combining an interest in science with a passion for solving puzzles is ‘nothing to sneeze at’ for Alan DeJarnatt, MD, who has been treating West Tennessee patients suffering...
SUZANNE BOYD

AutoImmune Disorders Focus

Unconventional Wisdom
Rethinking the approach to some autoimmune disorders

What if the standard treatment approach was the wrong one? In the case of several autoimmune disorders, it’s a theory that is gaining traction bolstered by recent research findings...

CINDY SANDERS

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Shea Thweatt Joins Elmcroft Senior Living Community

Elmcroft Senior Living Community is pleased to welcome Shea Thweatt as their new Community Relations Director. She is a Jackson, Tenn. native and graduate of UT in Martin...


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Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why Title: Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why Category: Health News Created: 5/23/2013 2:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2013 12:00:00 AM Posted Saturday, May 25, 2013 2:00 am CDT

Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment Title: Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment Category: Health News Created: 5/23/2013 2:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2013 12:00:00 AM Posted Saturday, May 25, 2013 2:00 am CDT

Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report Title: Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report Category: Health News Created: 5/23/2013 2:36:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2013 12:00:00 AM Posted Saturday, May 25, 2013 2:00 am CDT

Statins May Hamper Workout Results Title: Statins May Hamper Workout Results Category: Health News Created: 5/23/2013 12:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2013 12:00:00 AM Posted Saturday, May 25, 2013 2:00 am CDT

Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study Title: Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study Category: Health News Created: 5/23/2013 12:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2013 12:00:00 AM Posted Saturday, May 25, 2013 2:00 am CDT

Which specialties do hospitals bank the most money on? - Memphis Business Journal

Which specialties do hospitals bank the most money on?
Memphis Business Journal
According to the 2013 Survey of Physician Inpatient/Outpatient Revenue, primary care physicians — which include family physicians, pediatricians and general internal medicine physicians — generated an aggregate average of $1.57 million for their ...

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Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:20 pm CDT

Premier Medical Welcomes Dr. Gale E. Jackson to Doctors' Group Practice - Clarksville Online

Clarksville Online

Premier Medical Welcomes Dr. Gale E. Jackson to Doctors' Group Practice
Clarksville Online
Dr. Jackson studied at Tennessee State University and earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis College of Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency at St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program in Midlothian, ...

Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:15 pm CDT

Researchers Find Bird Flu Is Contagious Among Ferrets - NPR (blog)

NPR (blog)

Researchers Find Bird Flu Is Contagious Among Ferrets
NPR (blog)
Only a few seem to have gotten it from family members. Apparently, no one has been infected by breathing ... Webby is an influenza expert at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. Other labs have reportedly found the same thing. ... "These ...

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Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:50 pm CDT