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| CMS Announces 27 ACOs Under the new Medicare Shared Savings Program (Shared Savings Program), 27 Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have entered into agreements with CMS, taking responsibility for the quality of care furnished to people with Medicare in return for the opportunity to share in savings realized through improved care, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on April 10. More ... Posted: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 3:53 pm |
| New CDC Research Finds Increase in Autism Prevalence April is National Autism Awareness Month, and newly-released statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the prevalence of children in the United States with autism has increased to 1:88 children, up from the 1:110 released just three years ago in 2009. More ... Posted: Thursday, March 29, 2012 11:53 am |
| AMA Releases Physician Guide to Medical Management of Home Care Patients The American Medical Association and the American Academy of Home Care Physicians released a new guidebook to help physicians identify and oversee the wide range of medical and social services available to assist their patients at home. More ... Posted: Monday, March 26, 2012 11:08 am |
| Big Day in D.C.: Supreme Court Begins Hearings, LHC Reflects on Trip Leadership Health Care, an initiative of the Nashville Health Care Council, has garnered a well-deserved reputation of impeccable timing. Two years ago, the group was in D.C. within days of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law. This year, they heard from policymakers and pundits in the days leading up to the historic Supreme Court hearings on ACA this week. For reflections on the trip, click here. And for news on the Supreme Court decision as it becomes available, please check back to the Breaking News section of our site. Posted: Monday, March 26, 2012 7:19 am |
The Tennessee delegation and key congressional staff members spoke with members of the Nashville Health Care Council’s Leadership Health Care (LHC) group during a second day of sessions for LHC’s 10 Year Anniversary trip to Washington, D.C. More ... Special to Medical News from Leadership Health Care - Posted: Friday, March 23, 2012 8:11 am |
Robert Gibbs, former White House press secretary and special advisor to President Barack Obama, called on Nashville’s healthcare leaders to help forge political compromise and move the nation forward after the 2012 election season comes to a close. More ... Special to Medical News from Leadership Health Care - Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:44 pm |
Editor's Note: This is the first in a series of special reports from the ground during the 10th Annual Leadership Health Care D.C. Delegation. Check back daily for updates and news. What will be the outcome of the Supreme Court's review of PPACA? How much will the 2012 election influence healthcare policy? What's next? More ... Special to Medical News from Leadership Health Care - Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:57 am |
| Health Tip: When Physical Therapy Ends Title: Health Tip: When Physical Therapy Ends Category: Health News Created: 5/16/2012 8:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT | |
| Health Tip: When Should I Wash My Hands? Title: Health Tip: When Should I Wash My Hands? Category: Health News Created: 5/16/2012 8:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT | |
| Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis Title: Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis Category: Health News Created: 5/16/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT | |
| Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem Title: Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem Category: Health News Created: 5/16/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT | |
| Education Is Key to Health: Report Title: Education Is Key to Health: Report Category: Health News Created: 5/16/2012 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT | |
| Americans Living Longer but Obesity Rising Title: Americans Living Longer but Obesity Rising Category: Health News Created: 5/16/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/16/2012 12:00:00 AM Posted Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:00 am CDT | |
Richard Cowart: 3 Nashville health-care execs on cutting-edge list - The Tennessean
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Dr. Wilkins leaves St. Louis - St. Louis American
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Dell Awards $100000 Grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities for Work in 14 US ... - Citybizlist (press release)
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