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.

A new UnitedHealthcare policy intended to cut down on emergency department (ED) visits and costs faced such a backlash from providers and policymakers that it has been withdrawn—at least for now.

Now that we’ve hit the halfway point of 2021, there is no better time to check in and evaluate how your practice is performing on your quality goals. To confirm you’re getting an accurate understanding of your practice’s performance, it’s critical that you are prioritizing proper coding and documentation.

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.

In the midst of a global pandemic that caused school and business closures, and added emotional and economic stress for many Americans, many of your patients are facing unprecedented mental health concerns. Learn more about the robust behavioral health support VHAN offers to members and patients.

VHAN is excited to welcome new members to the network, including Family Faith Wellness Clinic, Advanced Food and Ankle Centers, and The Children’s Clinic of Nashville.

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.

Three new Care Paths are available to VHAN members, taking navigators, clinicians and specialists through an evidence-based approach to treatment for delirium, osteoarthritis and obesity.

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.