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Does the U.S. have ‘free market’ health care

HSAs allow consumers with high-deductible health plans to pay for medical expenses tax free. Typically, the consumer’s insurance doesn’t start paying for care until the … See more

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The COVID-19 health emergency is officially over. What …

WebThe COVID-19 public health emergency has officially come to an end more than three years after the pandemic was declared and claimed the lives of about 1.125 …

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Tennessee could expand Medicaid and save $900M under …

Web0:02. 0:51. Tennessee could offer TennCare coverage to hundreds of thousands of moderately poor residents while also saving as much as $900 million in …

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Rural hospitals in the South face uncertain post-pandemic …

WebSouthern rural hospitals face uncertain post-pandemic future. Southern states have long had a front row seat to the national decline in rural health care. Since …

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Health care: Collaborating with patients enhances health …

WebCollaborating with patients on their outcomes enhances health care benefits. The key: BlueCross BlueShield Tennessee asks patients about their needs and their …

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High flu activity in Tennessee: These cities have the …

WebAccording to a nationwide influenza surveillance report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Tennessee is among seven states reporting "high" flu …

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As Nashville healthcare grows, collaboration across …

WebThe Nashville area is not the only health care hub in Tennessee. That spirit of collaboration continued with the launch of the inaugural Nashville Healthcare Sessions …

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Criminal justice in Tennessee: Here's why bail reform works

WebTennessee lawmakers took a look at bail reform in 2021. Now they’re back, proposing to c hange the state constitution to let judges hold people without bail in a …

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National Exercise Day 2024: Tips to crush your physical …

WebMeeting the government's official goals for staying fit - 150 minutes of moderately intense exercise per week - can seem daunting. These tips can help. Today …

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Williamson Health named one of the best hospitals in the …

WebThere were 4,728 hospitals considered for each Women’s Choice Award, the group said. Williamson Health was ranked in the top 15% for each. Below is the …

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Meharry Medical College's School of Global Health will improve lives

WebWhat Meharry’s School of Global Health will do. The recent announcement of the School of Global Health marks a significant step forward for Meharry, expanding its …

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Ballad Health got a hospital monopoly in TN and ER wait times …

WebAfter Ballad Health secured hospital monopoly in Tennessee, patients’ time in ER tripled. In the small Appalachian city of Bristol, Virginia, City Council member Neal …

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Doctors and nurses area leaving Tennessee. Here's why and what …

WebIn addition to the difficulty attracting new doctors, many current Tennessee health care providers have begun to relocate to other states to practice the care they …

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Why Black lawmakers in Tennessee are zeroing on state of Black …

Web0:51. Black lawmakers across Tennessee and the U.S. are meeting Sunday at Lee Chapel AME Church to discuss the state of Black health in Tennessee and what …

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Why Tennessee ranks nears bottom for senior care staffing

WebCalifornia ranked as the best state for senior care staffing due to its lower staffing shortages, less turnover and availability of home health care. Tennessee, …

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Arizona health care: Report finds wide inequities in performance

WebArizona ranks 31st out of 51 states for health system performance for white people, the report found. Whites make up about 53% of the state's population. Arizona …

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Tennessee lawmakers approve $52.8B state budget as protests …

Web1:22. House and Senate lawmakers approved a $52.8 billion spending plan for the state of Tennessee that includes nearly $1 billion in funding for two key initiatives …

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Ballad Health merger: 6 things to know

WebMedical monopoly in rural Appalachia: 6 things to know about the Ballad Health merger. An unusual and controversial merger of two competing hospital systems …

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Tennessee school vouchers: Bill's fate hangs in the balance

WebMembers of the House Finance Subcommittee also approved a budget that includes $144 million for the program ― a notable departure from the House's nearly …

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Health clinic to provide vaccines, dental care with NFL partnership

WebThe event, located at St. Luke CME church in Nashville, will take place Saturday, April 20 from 12 to 4 p.m. Vaccines, dental care, health services, free diapers …

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Botched Botox shots lead to Tennessee hospitalizations: What to …

Web0:03. 1:18. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is alerting doctors nationwide about counterfeit Botox injections after people have been hospitalized with …

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Why a new California law would require folic acid be in certain foods

WebHEALTH AND WELLNESS. New California law would require folic acid to be added to corn flour products. Here's why. State Rep.Joaquin Arambula proposed the law …

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What we know about Alan Jackson and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

WebWhat is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? According to Mayoclinic.org, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease "is a group of inherited disorders that cause nerve …

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Feds to seek privacy rules as GOP pushes 'abortion-trafficking laws'

WebBiden administration seeks new privacy rule as Tennessee pushes 'abortion-trafficking law'. A federal civil rights official with the U.S. Department of Health and …

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