Listen Vanderbilt University Medical Center has established house rules for problem patients who abuse drugs while in the hospital. The policies are meant to improve safety for other patients and staff.
In The Fervor Against ‘Surprise Medical Bills,’ These Nashville Companies Feel The Heat
Listen Odds are pretty good if you walk into an emergency room anywhere, it’s going to be run by a company based in Tennessee. In roughly two-thirds of ERs, the doctors don’t work for the hospital. Instead, they work for a physician services firm, and the biggest are Envision and TeamHealth. Those companies treat the […]
Jamestown Hospital Cuts Staff But Vows To Stay Open Amid Loss Of Federal Payments
Listen The hospital in Jamestown, Tenn., is cutting its staff but vowing not to close. The facility is in trouble because as of Wednesday, it’s been cut off from Medicare or Medicaid, and local officials fear the facility can’t make it.
Meharry Plans Research On Vaping, Funded By JUUL
Meharry Medical College is launching a new center to study the health effects of smoking and vaping, especially on minority communities. And the money is coming directly from the nation’s largest e-cigarette company.
Tennessee Study Finds Medical Debt Is Surprisingly Common
Listen Tennesseans shoulder more medical debt than the rest of the country, and the heaviest burden is where there are high rates of uninsured people, according to the latest in a series of reports from the Sycamore Institute.
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.
Maker Of Pricey Hepatitis C Treatment Pours Millions Into Tennessee For Prevention
Listen Gilead Sciences is funneling millions of dollars into Tennessee to prevent the spread of hepatitis C. The pharmaceutical company also makes a pricey treatment for the virus, and the prevention program does not address the high cost of the cure.
Pool Rules: Why Experts Say You Really Should Shower Before Hopping In
Listen A 5-year-old named Stella practices her kick at the Brentwood YMCA, during a “soft opening” ahead of Memorial Day weekend. And a health reporter asks a leading question: “You showered first, right?” “Say ‘yeah,’ ” Heather Clendenin instructs her daughter, encouraging a fib.
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