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Changemakers: Dr. Buchanan of Upper Cumberland Family Physicians Talks Importance of VHAN for Rural Providers

On a recent episode of VHAN’s miniVHAN Mondays podcast, Dr. Ernie Buchanan of Upper Cumberland Family Physicians (UCFP) and network Regional Medical Director for Cookeville, TN, talked about UCFP’s challenges as a rural practice, and why they rely on VHAN’s support as a clinically integrated network.

Women’s Group of Franklin Improves the Patient Experience With Streamlined Referrals

Women’s Group of Franklin was an early adopter of streamlined referral processes that better align primary and specialty care services with the ultimate goal of improving the patient experience.

Children’s Clinic of Nashville Improves Adolescent Well Visit Engagement

One of VHAN’s newest members, the Children’s Clinic of Nashville, is experiencing success with adolescent well visit engagement by leveraging technology, using reports and implementing a team-based approach.

Changemakers: VMG’s Dr. Catherine Stober Earns 97% AWV Completion

By implementing telehealth visits and prioritizing Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) and regular physicals, Catherine Stober, MD, and her team at Vanderbilt Medical Group Green Hills achieved a 97% AWV completion rate in 2020.

The Jackson Clinic: Transitions of Care Success Story

The Jackson Clinic created a robust transitions of care system in 2015, to ensure providers are notified when patients go to the emergency department or are admitted to the hospital.

Quality Improvement Case Study: Cool Springs Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

At Cool Springs Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, staff members didn’t waste any time prioritizing operational changes to their quality improvement process. These changes have allowed them to stay ahead of the curve and consistently meet the different measures set by multiple payors.

West Tennessee Healthcare Takes Innovative Approach to Telehealth

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, West Tennessee Healthcare (WTH) faced the same dilemmas as health care organizations across the country: With a lack of available PPE, safety concerns for doctors and patients, and the inability to reach many patients in person, WTH needed to launch a telehealth program quickly.

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