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Cuts in Medicare Reimbursements Create Long-Range Physician Concern
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

HEALTHCARE LEADER: Lisa Klesges
HEALTHCARE LEADER: Lisa Klesges

New U of M dean aims at making public health a local priority

Part visionary, part probing researcher, part diplomat, Lisa Klesges is 100 percent creative strategist when it comes to the University of Memphis’ fledgling School of Public Health...


JUDY OTTO

MEMPHIS ON THE MEND: Christ Community Health Services: A Vision Turned into Fruition
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?
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
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
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

None of the Above | Healthcare Reform, ACA, Medicaid Expansion, TennCare, Federal Insurance Exchange, Insurance Marketplace, Governor Bill Haslam, Craig Becker, Tennessee Hospital Association, THA, Michele Johnson, Tennessee Justice Center, Beth Uselton, Baptist Healing Trust, Get Covered Tennessee
None of the Above

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

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