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'With You Every Step of the Way': Q&A With MyHealth Bundles Patient Navigators
December 1, 2020
Through Vanderbilt’s MyHealth Bundles, patients have access to a dedicated patient navigator who handles all of their non-clinical needs. From booking appointments to navigating the health system to answering questions about what’s included in a bundle, patient navigators Bri Yip and Rachel Harris make sure every patient has concierge-level support and service.
An Open Letter to All Tennesseans From Area Hospitals
November 25, 2020
Medical experts and elected officials across the nation are sounding a warning about the rising numbers, and state hospital leaders, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, share their deep concerns, especially with Thanksgiving and the holiday season beginning this week.
Make Spirits Brighter for Vanderbilt Healthcare Workers and Patients This Holiday Season
November 17, 2020
During this season of gratitude, there are many ways your company can support Vanderbilt Health workers who have been providing compassionate care throughout the pandemic—and make the season brighter for children and families served by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Check out some of these holiday giving opportunities.
How to Stay Safe From COVID-19 This Thanksgiving
November 13, 2020
Staying home is the best means of protecting yourself this Thanksgiving, but many will still feel the pull to travel, host and gather with family. Here are a few helpful resources for making those plans safer.
Reimagining Spine Surgery: A Q&A With Jacob P. Schwarz, MD, on the MySpineHealth Bundle
November 12, 2020
By coordinating all of the services needed for a successful spine procedure and recovery, the MySpineHealth bundles program makes the process much smoother for patients who qualify.
MNPS Executive Director Overhauls Maternity Benefits, Wins National Award
November 5, 2020
MyHealth Bundles received national recognition when Employee Benefits News awarded its 2020 Benny Award for Healthcare Leadership to David Hines, who has piloted the program at Metro Nashville Public Schools.
Vanderbilt Health Employer Solutions Launches Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Service for Area Employers
October 29, 2020
The service was developed to help employers identify asymptomatic employees and enable important professional activities and vital business gatherings to move forward with this additional safeguard in place.
Vanderbilt Health Experts Advise Battling the 'Twindemic' With a Flu Vaccination
October 27, 2020
This fall, Americans are facing a double-whammy when it comes to their health: an unpredictable flu season coupled with the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vanderbilt Health experts are here to help with answers to questions about influenza as well as advice on why a flu shot is your best means of protection.
Why It’s Vital to Schedule Preventive Screenings
October 26, 2020
Fears of COVID-19 have made many patients hesitant to go to the doctor for key preventive screenings. This break in access to care will have far-reaching consequences: National Cancer Institute models show the potential for as many cancer-related deaths as COVID-19 in the next five years.
What Bundles Can Do for Employers: Webinar Unlocks Benefits of the Innovative Payment Model
October 23, 2020
How can bundles move healthcare toward a future where predictable, transparent costs and better patient outcomes are the norm? Answering this and other questions about the bundled payment model was the focus of a recent Vanderbilt Health webinar.