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Fighting the National Obesity Trend
GoTrybe.com offers motivation, wellness information for children and youthIt sounds a bit like the television show Survivor–there are "trybal" elders, challenges and big rewards for those who stick with it. But for those who stick with the program, the results are worth more than money.
STACY FENTRESS |
Knoxville's One Call Club for Seniors
Where city living just got easierThe start of 2009 marked the first anniversary of an innovative program that helps Knoxville seniors stay in their own homes and neighborhoods. The One Call Club for Seniors is a membership-based program assisting Knox County residents, 60+, to maintain their health and independence...
STAN GIBERT |
Legal Matters
2009 Legislative Agendas and Your PracticeFor the first time in 16 years, the Democratic Party controls the presidency and both Houses of Congress. Along with that control comes a union-sponsored legislative agenda seeking to swell union membership rolls and create additional employee rights. As a healthcare professional, you must be aware of these pending bills, how each might affect your practice, and their likelihood of enactment.
DAVID KEENE |
Clinically Speaking: New FDA-Approved Warfarin Sensitivity Tests
DNA Test Helps Physicians Determine Proper Dosage of WarfarinWarfarin (Coumadin®) is the most commonly prescribed oral anticoagulant in North America and Europe. In the US, approximately 2 million people initiate warfarin treatment annually, primarily to prevent or reduce the risk of a thrombotic event.
NICHOLAS T. POTTER, PHD, FACMG |
The Bottom Line: Ways to Give (and Get) in the New Year
It's a New Deal"It's crazy to expect different results when you keep doing things the same old way" has been said many times. Conversely, if the business landscape has changed like it has over the last year, it's crazy to expect the same results if you keep on doing things the same old way! Change is inevitable, and there is no better time than the first quarter of the year to position your practice for a great new year.
BILL MORRIS |
Understanding Silent PPO's
What Physicians Need to Know
The American Medical Association (AMA) considers silent preferred provider organizations (PPO's) to be fraud, and estimates this activity costs physicians $3 billion dollars annually. To understand this phenomenon, the difference between conventional and silent PPOs must be understood...
DAN POHLGEERS |
Cardiology Practice Advances in East Tennessee
New devices may improve patient outcomesPhysicians in East Tennessee are constantly engaged in new research and in bringing new procedures to the region, and the field of cardiology is no exception. Cardiologists at East Tennessee Heart Consultants with Mercy Health Partners in Knoxville are currently involved in the pivotal phase of testing for a new device known as the AngelMed Guardian system...
MEGAN NORRIS JONES |
THA Prepares for 2009
Budget and TennCare Top Legislative PrioritiesThe Tennessee Hospital Association's (THA) Legislative Day on the Hill is scheduled for February 17th, and the 2009 budget will top their agenda.
"It's all about the budget," said Craig Becker, president and CEO of THA.
BRIDGET GARLAND |
Physician Spotlight: Shawn A. Baldwin, MD
As an electrophysiologist, Shawn Baldwin, MD, naturally has a scientific interest in the heart, but perhaps his best qualification as a cardiologist is his own heart—the one that cares deeply about his patients.
"I wanted to do something where I could help people, and at the same time, do so concretely," reflected Baldwin of his decision to become a physician...
Bridget Garland |
Physician Spotlight: Marc Counts, MD
Most people would consider a prestigious career as an attorney a culminating life achievement, but Marc Counts, MD, knew that he had been called to something more. Relying on his faith and the support of family and friends, Counts decided to pursue a career in medicine.
BRIDGET GARLAND |
Physician Spotlight: Robert Berglund, MD
Chattanooga-based Coronary Care Specialist, Robert K. Berglund, MD, is one of those rare individuals whose passion for his profession is evident in every aspect of his life. The tireless doctor carries his zeal for science and mathematics beyond his work as a physician into his private pursuits: and these private pursuits then rebound—serving as inspiration and impetus for his work as a medical educator...
JOHN SEWELL |
Administrator's Corner: Deanna Brown
Deanna Brown, practice administer of Tennessee Valley Urology in Cleveland, TN, never dreamed she'd end up in healthcare. Like so many best laid plans, after going to school to become a paralegal, she decided that law was not the avenue she wanted to pursue. After getting married and having a child, Brown, a native Clevelander, returned to the workforce as a receptionist in a small pediatric practice.
BRIDGET GARLAND |
Administrator's Corner: Ron German
Ron German isn't a Knoxvillian by birth, but once he arrived in the city, he knew he'd come home. Currently CEO of East Tennessee Medical Group (ETMG) in Alcoa, the New Jersey native first came to Tennessee with the Air Force in 1965, and he returned after completing his service to finish some college coursework at the University of Tennessee.
MEGAN NORRIS JONES |
Administrator's Corner: Deborah Maness Hudson
Whether it's hiking Chimney Top Mountain, directing the choir in her church, or serving as the current president of the Tennessee Medical Group Management Association, Tri-Cities Gastroenterology and The Center for Digestive Wellness' certified medical practice executive, Deborah Maness Hudson has always enjoyed a challenge. Today, she continues to exemplify this same zest and passion in every aspect of her life.
LEIGH ANNE W. HOOVER |
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