Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed several bills legislating Tennessee’s LGBTQ community — and more on the way to his desk.
Biochemist Billy Hudson on his awards, his Aspirnauts and his own self-care
At 84, biochemist Billy Hudson is still at it, researching collagen and kidney function. He’s been named as a 2026 medal of honor recipient by the Ellis Island Honors Society. An unlikely pioneer in the field of nephrology, Hudson endured poverty and abuse in rural Arkansas, not even finishing high school before he found himself […]
Bill to track transgender Tennesseans passes the House
The state House passed legislation Thursday that would compile data on trans Tennesseans.
John Anderson sings for the doctors who gave him his music back
John Anderson made his name throughout the 1980s and early ‘90s. Hearing issues stopped him in his tracks.
Vanderbilt part of research trying new ways of preserving hearts for transplants
Vanderbilt is among two university hospitals pioneering new ways to expand access to the lifesaving heart transplants for adults and babies.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center announces more layoffs amid federal funding cuts
More staff cuts are coming to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and the medical center is citing the Trump administration’s federal funding reductions.
VUMC starts forewarned hiring freeze and layoffs triggered by federal funding cuts
Cutbacks at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have started. “In response to reductions in federal funding, VUMC is strategically reducing operating costs,” reads a statement. “Hiring for most research and administrative positions has been paused and some positions have been eliminated.”
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will cut at least $250M as federal government slashes health spending
CEO Jeff Balser informed his staff about the reductions in a video last week. The transcript says the cuts are happening because of “actions being taken in D.C.” It doesn’t mention specific policies or any federal officials by name.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will stop accepting Blue Cross’ Medicare Advantage plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University Medical Center reached an agreement this summer to make sure patients could continue paying in-network prices. But that deal didn’t include members using Medicare Advantage. Those patients will lose in-network status at the end of the year.
After impasse, major Tennessee hospital and insurer strike deal to remain in network
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a massive health care system in Middle Tennessee, will stay “in network” with the state’s largest insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee.
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