PathGroup, which has been performing most tests for the city of Nashville, is one of nine companies that will split up nearly $130 million from the National Institutes of Health. The money, announced Wednesday, is meant to accelerate expansion of COVID-19 diagnostic testing.
Labor Day Travelers Descend On Nashville As The City Loosens Coronavirus Restrictions
Life has not returned to normal in time for the Labor Day weekend. But many local governments are lifting restrictions to resuscitate tourism activity and rescue small businesses.
Some Metro Councilmembers Ready To Curb Lifetime Health Care Benefits
Metro Nashville spends close to $1 million a year on current and former councilmembers health insurance — a perk they can get for life if they serve eight years. But a proposal before the Metro Council would greatly curb the benefit.
Tennessee Exploring Relaxed Rules For Nursing Home Visitation
Visitations technically resumed in June, but very few facilities could meet the strict health guidelines. State officials say they’re looking for ways to relax restrictions in the coming weeks.
A Nashville COVID Death Shows Many Uninsured Patients Don’t Know Their Care Should Be Free
When Darius Settles died from COVID-19 on the Fourth of July, his family and the city of Nashville were shocked. A WPLN News investigation into his death finds that uninsured COVID-19 patients are rarely being told that cost shouldn’t be a concern.
Vanderbilt Will Require Weekly COVID Tests, Threatens Punishment For Misleading Contact Tracers
Starting Monday, Vanderbilt University will require all students to be tested weekly for COVID-19, according to an email sent out Thursday morning by provost Susan Wente.
Nashville Rolls Back Restrictions On Pedal Taverns, Weddings And Funerals
Starting Tuesday, Nashville will allow weddings, funerals and other ceremonies up to 125 people, so long as attendees are masked when standing.
Nashville’s Health Care Industry Is Trying To Do Something About Its Glaring Whiteness
It’s been a point of pride in Nashville’s health care community just how many companies trace their roots back to HCA. It’s locally known as the “family tree.” And that tight-knit business community has generated more wealth in Nashville than any other industry. But it’s also failed to build critical diversity within its upper ranks.
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