Most people applying for TennCare can now apply only through the federal health insurance marketplace, healthcare.gov, or by calling the toll-free number at 1-800-318-2596.
The longest-serving trustee for Erlanger hospital has submitted his resignation from the board.
In a sign that the state is hardening its stance on electronic cigarettes, health departments throughout Tennessee are putting up posters in their buildings warning about the potential harm of the devices.
To get a better idea of what a procedure will cost from hospital to hospital, insured patients need to call both the hospital and their insurance company and ask for an estimate what their out-of-pocket expense will be based on their deductible and coinsurance, says Erlanger vice president of payer relations Steve Johnson.
Who: The Chattanooga community-based outpatient clinic serves veterans of 21 counties in Tennessee, North Georgia and Northwest Alabama.
The downtown Chattanooga Lifestyle Center is set to become the newest scene of transformation near the Tennessee Aquarium.
A private investment firm hopes to turn downtown's Chattanooga Lifestyle Center into retail, restaurant and office space.
• What: Memorial will host a grand opening celebration for the community to see the new expansion. The celebration will include free screening, demonstrations, and tours of new rooms, labs and the chapel.
Even after voting this week to give Hamilton County more control over Erlanger Health System's board of trustees, county leaders aren't ready to boost local financial support for the public hospital.
Sen. Lamar Alexander
