EDITORIAL
Each monthly issue of Medical News highlights a Clinical and Business focus. These focus features provide in-depth information on national topics relevant to the ever-changing healthcare sector and the business of healthcare. A local emphasis is often provided to complement the ...
Fallout from 2010 law continues for doctors, hospitals, insurers
A patient experiences a medical emergency and is admitted to the local hospital. One of the first questions he’s asked, besides his name and date of birth is . . . are you insured? If so, what is your health insurance plan and policy number?
National collaborative awarding up to $7.5 million to improve community health
The Advisory Board Company, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), de Beaumont Foundation and The Kresge Foundation recently joined forces to launch a major public health initiative known as the BUILD Health Challenge, which will award up to $7.5 million in grants, low-interest loans and program-related investments over the next two years to improve health in low-income neighborhoods within cities that have a population of 150,000 or more.
Contract amendment imposes difficult decision on physicians
Health insurance is costing everyone more these days, and physicians are no exception. In fact, the pinch for many Memphis-area doctors has been quite painful indeed.
Expert Briefings & More
Ebola Drug Therapies
Vanderbilt University researchers have partnered with Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc. to develop their new human antibody therapies to provide short-term protection for people exposed to the deadly Ebola and Marburg viruses.
Healthcare Attorney, Siroky Law
As an attorney who also holds a degree in health administration, Todd Siroky has a unique insight to the challenges that face healthcare providers in West Tennessee.
Brief business news items from the local healthcare community.
Let’s look at the different benefits to the different stakeholders in the healthcare business. Remember, healthcare is a business, and in business you always follow the dollar.
Brief business news items from the local healthcare community.
As a 26-year-old general surgical resident, Jennifer DiCocco, MD, had been well trained on the surgical options used to treat breast cancer.
Ophthalmologist, Loden Vision Center
When nearsightedness caused him to change his plans to apply for flight training in the Air Force, it did not stop Thomas Bailey, MD, from realizing his dream of flying.
Fifty percent of the US population has at least one chronic medical condition.
Going for gold has resulted in a first for a hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Regional Hospital of Jackson has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for both its Joint – Knee Replacement and Joint – Hip Replacement programs.
COPD Foundation Sheds Light on State’s High Rate of Progressive Lung Disease
With 8.7 percent of residents suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Tennessee has one of the highest rates of COPD in the country.
Expert Insights for the Coming Year
Already one of the most highly regulated industries in America, 2015 looks to be another active year across healthcare’s legal landscape.
Proponents cite ROI of early detection, reduced mortality
Perhaps it is only appropriate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is scheduled to announce its highly anticipated coverage decision for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening in November.
How are front-line doctors going to continue to maintain good medical practice, avoid burnout, increase revenue and maximize patient-doctor interaction in the new era of dwindling reimbursement, primary care physician shortages, increased numbers of patients and electronic medical records?
