Health Policy Archive — Page 1 of 7
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April 29, 2026
Physician, author Ezekiel Emanuel shares six rules for a long, healthy life
Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, is widely known for his work at the intersection of medicine, ethics and public policy. -
April 22, 2026
Child Health Poll: Vast majority of Tennessee parents say their kids get regular immunizations, support school-based immunization requirements
Roughly 8 in 10 parents surveyed across the state said they are concerned about communicable diseases like measles if others are not immunized and agreed that immunizations are important to protect their children from serious infections. -
March 11, 2026
Poll: Tennessee parents are worried about the future for their kids; 1 in 3 say their child has been diagnosed with a mental health condition
Teen mental health, social media, bullying, screen time and school quality top list of parental concerns -
March 9, 2026
Review of firearm-related deaths among Tennessee children highlights public health crisis
Study findings support the use of location-based prevention strategies and resource allocation to high-risk communities. -
February 25, 2026
Patients with atrial fibrillation face higher bleeding risks when treated with 2 common medications
While diltiazem remains an effective option for heart rate control in selected patients, bleeding risk posed by anticoagulants should be considered. -
September 10, 2025
Study reveals new evidence, cost savings for common treatments for opioid use disorder in mothers and infants
Researchers found that while established medications for opioid use disorder in mothers are both superior and cost saving compared to alternative treatment pathways, buprenorphine produced the greatest health gains and cost savings for mothers and infants. -
February 25, 2025
Metro Nashville Public Schools’ culture of wellness bolsters employee health, cuts costs
The MNPS Certificated Employee Health Plan covers 6,500 in collaboration with Vanderbilt Health active teachers plus 11,500 retirees and dependents.