Listen After months of resisting pressure from doctors, Tennessee’s Medicaid program is slowing down an initiative meant to make physicians more cost conscious. They’ve complained about the so-called “episodes of care” payment model since its inception, though doctors initially cooperated with state officials in designing the program.
Don’t Touch: Spotting A ‘Familiar Stranger’ Could Keep Poison Ivy From Ruining Your Summer
Listen The best way to treat poison ivy is to avoid touching it in the first place. But that’s tricky, given the many faces the rash-inducing plant can have.
St. Jude Takes New Aim At Fighting Childhood Cancer Globally
Listen St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis is putting more focus on its work around the world. The research institution has announced a $100 million initiative to accelerate cancer treatment globally.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Hits Nashville, Prompting Targeted Vaccinations
Listen Nashville has become the latest city managing an outbreak of Hepatitis A, a preventable liver disease. The Metro Health Department has confirmed 14 cases — most of which appear to be linked — and expect many more over the coming months.
How A $40M Windfall Should Help Tennessee Seniors With Severe Dental Problems
Listen Tennessee seniors stand to benefit from a legal settlement that has been tied up in court for more than a decade. Much of the $40 million is going to help elderly people with debilitating dental problems.
Alzheimer’s Caretakers Lean On Each Other As They Endure ‘The Long Goodbye’
Listen As the numbers afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease continue to swell, so do the legions of loved ones caring for friends and family members. And the health of those caretakers has become a focus in the Alzheimer’s community since there’s no cure on the horizon for debilitating memory loss. Even loved ones leaning on professional […]
Mayor 2018: Candidates Pledge Vague Support For Nashville General Hospital
Listen The failed attempt by former Mayor Megan Barry to downsize Nashville General Hospital has meant no candidate for the city’s top job is following her lead. Even the conservatives in the race say it’s not a matter of whether to keep General Hospital, but how.
Vanderbilt Study Of Teen Suicides Advises Extra Caution When Summer Break Ends
Listen A Vanderbilt researcher says the country needs more counselors in schools to respond to a staggering rise in suicidal teens. Pediatrician Greg Plemmons’ study published in the journal Pediatrics finds that more than twice the number of school-age children are being hospitalized for suicide attempts or thoughts, compared to a decade ago. The heaviest […]
VA Health Centers Struggle To Attract Tennessee’s Young Veterans
Listen The VA hospitals in the Nashville area are trying to attract young veterans transitioning out of the military. This spring, they’ve scheduled interest meetings every two weeks as part of a broader suicide prevention effort by President Trump. The problem is, no one is showing up.
Vanderbilt Researchers Find Tennessee Hospitals May Send Opioid-Dependent Babies Home Too Quickly
Listen Tennessee hospitals may be too quick to send home babies born dependent on opioids. New research from Vanderbilt finds babies that are discharged early to finish weaning at home end up in treatment three times as long and are more likely to make a trip to the emergency room.
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