Listen Nashville plans to conduct an in-depth analysis of the fines and fees associated with its criminal justice system. The announcement comes in the midst of a national push to overhaul the criminal justice system’s reliance on court and jail fees. One that advocates say is an antiquated system that disproportionately impacts poor and minority […]
Nashville Aims To Ease Court Fines And Fees With Help Of Outside Consultant
Multi-State HIPAA Settlement Represents New Era For Patient Data Enforcement
The payout is pocket change for everyone whose data was compromised. But a multi-state cash settlement, including 40,000 Tennessee residents, represents a new era in enforcement of the nation’s health care privacy laws.
Tennessee Lawmakers Remain Cautious On Abortion Bans Despite Laws Passed Across Country
Listen Later this summer, Tennessee lawmakers will be trying again to find ways to tighten access to abortion in the state. This comes amid a wave of anti-abortion laws enacted in statehouses across the country. But the goal in Tennessee is to come up with a new approach that would significantly reduce abortions — and […]
Versify #28: A Penny Sewn Into Every Scrap
For Nashville muralist Andee Rudloff, the process of making a public artwork is about a lot more than adding a little color to urban landscapes. Andee sits down with poet J Joseph Kane, to talk about how an early exposure to her grandmother’s love of narrative and improvisational art spurred her towards a career crafting murals.
The Tri-Star State: The Scorecard For Free-Market Health Care Reforms
Listen Republicans in the Tennessee House of Representatives vowed to make free-market reforms in health care this year. The agenda was ambitious — reduce surprise billing, incentivize patients to be more cost conscious and deregulate the hospital industry. In the end, some legislation stalled out, some was substantially watered down, but patients may still see […]
A Haven For Antique Lovers Succumbs To Development In Downtown Nashville
Listen The owner of Nashville’s Downtown Antique Mall knew this day was coming. The century-old warehouse full of quirky antiques is closing Friday after operating for three decades. The mall’s vendors say the reasons for the closure are indicative of the threat to small businesses downtown.
Mayor’s Race 2019: Carol Swain Says Nashville Needs An ‘Outsider’
In Nashville’s mayoral race, one leading candidate paints herself as “the outsider.” Carol Swain says she never intended to be a politician, but she’s running again after placing second in last year’s special election.
Acadia Wants To Sell Off UK Division, Be More Selective About Future Growth
Listen Franklin-based Acadia Healthcare is retrenching after ousting its chairman in December. Under Joey Jacobs, it became one of the largest operators of psychiatric hospitals and addiction clinics in the country. But Acadia is now talking about selling off one of its largest acquisitions.
Franklin-Based Psychiatric Hospital Operator Accused Of Insider Trading
A chain of psychiatric hospitals and addiction clinics headquartered in Franklin is being accused of misleading investors. Acadia Healthcare is facing a shareholder lawsuit in federal court, alleging $1 billion of insider trading proceeds to top officials.
Mayor’s Race 2019: State Rep. John Ray Clemmons Wants To Be The ‘Equitable’ Candidate
Listen Among the youngest contenders in Nashville’s mayoral race, Democratic state Rep. John Ray Clemmons is trying to position himself as a charismatic leader that he says the city has been lacking.
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