Quality report: zero falls with injury for six months, infection metrics strong but Cerner data gap flagged Chief compliance officer Christy Lewis reported zero falls with injuries for six consecutive months, sustained barcode medication administration adherence above 95% and year‑long stretches without several HAIs; she also flagged a Cerner reporting gap that will require manual sampling until fixed.

After six months of zero falls with injuries and impressive infection metrics, a Tennessee hospital is raising the bar on patient safety—but a data gap could challenge their progress.

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Board approves February financials and two vendor contracts, hears rebound in admissions The board approved the hospital’s February financial report showing month‑over‑month rebounds in admissions and clinic visits and a positive operating margin; it also approved ARUP reference‑lab and Aguity facilities management contracts presented as cost‑saving renewals.

Nashville General Hospital's Board just reported a significant rebound in admissions and a positive operating margin, while also securing cost-saving vendor contracts!

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Interim CEO says hospital restored compliance and cut costs; Meharry provost urges payment for residents Interim CEO Dr. Elders told the Nashville General Hospital Authority Board the hospital regained CMS compliance, reduced leadership layers and posted multi‑million in savings. The Meharry provost said the college has carried unpaid resident salaries for years and sought a financial resolution.

Nashville General Hospital has turned a corner with significant cost savings and regained compliance, but a financial dispute with Meharry Medical College raises urgent questions.

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Committee backs annual hospital assessment at 6% to support TennCare The committee approved an amendment and advanced SB1939, continuing the hospital assessment at 6% to generate state dollars that draw federal matching funds and support core TennCare benefits and hospital stability.

Tennessee's Senate Health Committee just passed a crucial amendment that maintains a 6% hospital assessment—vital for funding TennCare benefits and stabilizing hospital finances.

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Planning Commission approves initial design review for 40‑bed Waterstone rehabilitation hospital The Planning Commission approved the initial design review for Waterstone Lot 5, a proposed 40‑bed, 54,000 sq ft physical rehabilitation hospital north of Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital, accepting staff and architect revisions on materials, screening and massing.

The Murfreesboro Planning Commission has given the green light for a new 40-bed rehabilitation hospital, making significant changes to its design to better fit the community's aesthetic.

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KPMG outlines financial improvements for hospital accounting and reporting accuracy KPMG identifies financial reporting issues and proposes actionable solutions for hospital operations.

The Metro Nashville Hospital is facing critical financial mismanagement issues that could jeopardize its operations, but a plan for improvement is on the horizon!

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Tennessee General Assembly enacts Senate Bill 577 updating annual coverage assessment Tennessee amends annual coverage assessment procedures for hospital payments under new law.

Tennessee's new legislation could revolutionize hospital funding, ensuring vital services remain accessible amid federal red tape.

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Lawmakers scrutinize 340B drug pricing markup impacts on charity care Lawmakers discuss significant markup on oncology drugs under the 340B program affecting patients.

Lawmakers are raising alarms about outrageous markups on oncology drugs under the 340B program, questioning if hospitals are really prioritizing patient care.

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