By Holly Fletcher: Hospitals and medical practices share a growing problem with those they treat: Patients aren't paying their bills. Working people are on the hook for an increasingly large portion of the cost of their care, as insurance policies pay for less. It's a trend that is not reversing — and it’s causing financial distress for families and CEOs alike. In health care, the billing process is called revenue cycle management. It’s a complex system of diagnostic codes, services, insurance benefit analysis, billing departments and software.

Author: Sayeh S. Nikpay, PhD, MPH Abstract Background Since the 1990s, policymakers have successfully increased cervical cancer screening through federal and state public policies. However, the most dramatic gains in Pap smear use occurred in the 1960's and 70's, during the establishment of federal support for family planning clinics through the War on Poverty and Title X. This study estimated the effect of this support on cervical cancer screening, and quantified its role in dramatic increases in Pap smear use. Methods

What is NashvilleHealth? Launched last fall by Senator Bill Frist, NashvilleHealth is a bold new initiative that creates a culture of health and well-being by serving as a convener to open dialogue, align resources and build smart strategic partnerships to forge a dynamic plan to measurably improve the health of all Nashvillians.