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AMA Strengthens Opposition to Corporate Practice of Medicine

Jul 05, 2026 at 12:28 pm

CHICAGO – Physicians and medical students at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates adopted a sweeping policy refining the organ.... Read More

Father and Son Urologists

Jul 05, 2026 at 11:18 am

 The evolution of UUI treatments   By BECKY GILLETTE   Until recently, patients with urge urinary incontinence (UUI) had limited options, such as pelvic flo.... Read More

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT Memphis: A Regional Center for Advanced Neurovascular and Neurocritical Care

Jul 05, 2026 at 11:01 am

Dr. Lucas Elijovich improving care in the stroke belt   By JAMES DOWD For Lucas Elijovich, MD, a career in neurology began with a fascination for the human nervous sys.... Read More

HHS Accessibility Rule: Fast-Approaching Compliance Deadlines for Healthcare Providers

Jul 05, 2026 at 10:41 am

By DEBORAH de QUEVEDO, JD, BSN, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, The Doctors Company   In May 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated sectio.... Read More

CAR T-cell Therapy: The New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

May 05, 2026 at 12:24 am by pjeter

West Cancer Center’s, Jason Chandler, leads the way By JAMES DOWD   For decades, cancer treatment has relied on surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Today, a ne.... Read More

Nurse’s Roundtable

May 04, 2026 at 11:43 pm by pjeter

Four Nurses, Four Questions, Four Insights into the Minds of Essential Nurses   By PAMELA Z. HASKINS   ”Nurses are there when the last breath is taken, and.... Read More

Ambient AI Scribes

May 04, 2026 at 07:00 pm by pjeter

  By Elizabeth Woodcock Courtesy SVMIC   Ambient artificial intelligence (AI) scribes are on the rise for physicians across the nation. Experts estimate this rap.... Read More

$311 Million Approved for Construction of New UT Health Sciences College of Medicine Building

May 04, 2026 at 02:40 pm by pjeter

The Tennessee General Assembly has approved the funding of $311 million recommended by Governor Bill Lee for the construction of a new $350 million College of Medicine Interdi.... Read More

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Nitz Making Headway in Germantown

Mar 26, 2026 at 03:08 am by pjeter

  Convergent Plus is a plus for Afib patients   By JAMES DOWD   When cardiothoracic surgeon Jonathan Nitz, MD, moved to Memphis a couple years ago, he didn.... Read More

The World of ENT Inspiring Innovations

Mar 26, 2026 at 03:04 am by pjeter

  ENT Scott Burge working to commercialize ear wax removal medical device   By BECKY GILLETTE   Scott D. Burge, MD, FAAOA, FAAP, is Board Certified with th.... Read More

Predictions for U.S. Healthcare Through 2026

Mar 25, 2026 at 06:42 pm by pjeter

Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Doctors Company and TDC Group   Medical professionals continue to uphold their commitment to de.... Read More

2026 Legislative Priorities for TMA/Memphis Medical Society/MGMA

Mar 25, 2026 at 06:21 pm by pjeter

  By CLINT CUMMINS, CEO, Memphis Medical Society.   I have been privileged to write this legislative article for Memphis Medical News for several years now. Last.... Read More

Two Senators Walked Into a Press Conference. This is not a joke. Unfortunately.

Mar 25, 2026 at 06:05 pm by pjeter

  By CHARLES LATHRAM, III, FACMPE Fellow, American College of Medical Practice Executives | Published Author | Secretary/Treasurer, UT MGMA | Past President, TN MG.... Read More

Payton Appointed Executive Director, Memphis VA Medical Center

Mar 25, 2026 at 04:56 pm by pjeter

  Edward Payton has been appointed the new Executive Director of the Memphis VA Medical Center. Previously, he served as Interim, Executive Director Miami VA Healthcare.... Read More

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Announces Plans with Memphis Children’s Clinic

Mar 25, 2026 at 12:05 am by pjeter

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is proud to announce that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding in which Memphis Children’s Clinic would become part of.... Read More