VHAN recently welcomed HealthStar Physicians to the network. The large multi-specialty group has more than 100 physicians covering eight East Tennessee counties with 30-plus practices. Healthstar Physicians delivers comprehensive, high-quality care for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults.
VHAN is evolving the network’s clinical services and patient engagement strategies to better meet patients where they are. These services include new diagnosis support programs such as Deviceless Remote Patient Monitoring powered by CareSignal, a company owned by Lightbeam Health Solutions.
The Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network (VHAN) looked back on its past and ahead to its future in a recent member webinar. “Transforming Health Care Together: VHAN’s 2024 Impact & Future Vision,” featured Cindy Powell, MD, VHAN Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer, along with other VHAN leadership.
Stelara biosimilars Yesintek and Steqeyma have been added to the Navitus formulary effective April 1, 2025. Stelara will be removed from the Navitus formulary effective July 1, 2025. Read the full article for more details on how this change could affect you.
A partnership between Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Tennessee State Department of Health has helped some VHAN practices improve antibiotic stewardship efforts.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) was awarded $1 million in funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to expand the research done through the Outpatient Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship. The project will take place at several VHAN member clinics, including VUMC-affiliated outpatient pediatric primary care clinics and Heritage Medical Clinic sites.
Health care organizations store a huge amount of sensitive patient data, which has become a goldmine for cybercriminals holding health systems ransom with threats to use that data for identity theft, fraud and other malicious activities.
As VHAN’s executive director and chief medical officer, I want to extend a sincere thank you for your unwavering dedication to ensure patients receive high-quality, personalized care. As I reflect on our most recent performance year’s successes, I am reminded that our network’s collective strength and commitment enables better health outcomes.
In 2023, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing received a $3 million Health Resources and Services Administration grant to create a certification and training program for CHWs in Tennessee. The initiative, formed in partnership with the Tennessee Community Health Worker Association and Rural Health Association of Tennessee, is called the Community Health Worker Training Program of Tennessee (CHWTPT). Read the full article to learn more about how you can participate.