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November 2014

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

Baptist Names New Chief Medical Officer Baptist Memorial Health Care recently promoted Dr. Mark Swanson to vice president and chief medical officer for the organization. He.... Read More

Doctors, Patients Feel Sting of BCBS Cuts

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

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 m.... Read More

The Case for Covering Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

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 ant.... Read More

Short of Breath

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

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 ha.... Read More

Ebola Preparedness Update

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

Expert Briefings & More Ebola Drug Therapies Vanderbilt University researchers have partnered with Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc. to develop their new human antibody therapies.... Read More

WGU’s Competency-Based Curriculum Enhances Tennessee’s Healthcare Workforce

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

Although WGU Tennessee officially launched in July 2013, “The University of You” has a history of offering targeted, competency-based, online curriculum that dates back 15 ye.... Read More

HEALTHCARE LEADER: Joe Chiarella

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

War vet brings military-style leadership to clinic in Cordova At the Endocrine & Diabetes Clinic in Cordova, you can call Joe Chiarella the practice manager, the office mana.... Read More

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Daniel S. Boyd, MD

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

Young patient’s intriguing story drew Memphian to psychiatry Daniel S. Boyd, MD, knew growing up in Memphis that he could scratch professional basketball from his list of ca.... Read More

MEDICAL ECONOMICS: Navigating Payment Reform

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

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 dolla.... Read More

Memphis Doctor’s Novel Paints Gloomy Picture of Healthcare

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

One look at the chapter titles in the novel The End of Healing by Jim Bailey, MD, makes pretty clear his grim message about the current state of the American healthcare syste.... Read More

Doctors Drive Demand For Luxury Technology

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

Today, we use smartphones and tablets for all sorts of purposes. These devices put a wide range of functionality and resources at our fingertips and we couldn’t imagine going.... Read More

Use of Scribes to Give Doctors Relief Is Currently on Upswing

Nov 06, 2014 at 03:53 pm by admin

How are front-line Memphis doctors going to continue to maintain good medical practice, avoid burnout, increase revenue and maximize patient-doctor interaction in the new era.... Read More

2015 Editorial Calendar

Oct 17, 2014 at 02:51 pm by admin

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 e.... Read More

2015 Ad Deadlines

Oct 15, 2014 at 03:40 pm by admin

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October 2014

Oct 09, 2014 at 09:48 am by admin

LifeLinc Expands Services in Three States LifeLinc Anesthesia, a growing anesthesia management company based in Memphis, Tennessee, is proud to announce partnerships with fo.... Read More