Paul Govern

October 30, 2014

Panel examines new ways to reduce costs, improve outcomes

One way to lower overall health care costs and lessen health disparities among the poor may be to allow public and private health insurers to incentivize patient adherence to evidence-based protocols for chronic diseases and conditions.

By Paul Govern
October 30, 2014

New interface for StarPanel helps speed clinical workflow

SmartVU is a new user interface for Vanderbilt’s network application for electronic medical records and clinical workflow, StarPanel.

By Paul Govern
October 23, 2014

ResearchMatch database includes sub-registry for rare sarcoidosis

All ResearchMatch volunteers who self-report as having sarcoidosis will be prompted to answer additional questions to enhance the matching of volunteers with research teams who are studying this condition.

By Paul Govern
October 23, 2014

VUMC tapped for FDA drug and medical device monitoring

By Paul Govern
October 16, 2014

VUMC named a leader in LGBT equality efforts

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has again been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization.

By Paul Govern
October 16, 2014

Anesthesiologist from Nairobi observes VU’s services, training

Kenya struggles with a dearth of pediatric anesthesiologists, having a grand total of five. And that’s for a general population of 45 million, some 43 percent of whom are under the age of 15.

By Paul Govern
October 9, 2014

Harrell lands national award for excellence in statistical collaboration

Frank Harrell Jr., Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Biostatistics, has received the 2014 W.J. Dixon Award for Excellence in Statistical Consulting, conferred by the American Statistical Association.
By Paul Govern
October 2, 2014

Traditional healers contribute to HIV care delays: study

If you’re a native of rural Mozambique who contracts HIV and becomes symptomatic, before seeking clinical testing and treatment, you’ll likely consult a traditional healer.
By Paul Govern
September 11, 2014

Award winners embody service excellence

The most recent Credo Award and Five Pillar Leader Award winners were announced Wednesday at the Clinical Enterprise Leadership Assembly at Langford Auditorium.
By Paul Govern
June 12, 2014

Study tracks insulin’s risks as second-line diabetes medication

In an observational study by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, adults with type 2 diabetes who take insulin in addition to the recommended first-line drug therapy, metformin, had a 30 percent higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death when compared to similar patients who instead augment their metformin regimen with a sulfonylurea.
By Paul Govern
May 22, 2014

Roundtable explores latest health trends for large employers

When it comes to episodic care for minor problems, patient convenience trumps provider convenience in today’s health care market.
By Paul Govern
May 1, 2014

Debit cards to be issued for patient refunds

By Paul Govern
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