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Looking Back to the Future of Public Health
"Once all this is ironed out, I think the Mississippi State Department of Health board of directors needs to go out and look for a very objective evaluation of the entire Mississippi public health system," advised Dr. J. Edward Hill, appointed to the board in July 2006. Most board members chose Hill at their February 2 meeting to be the official spokesperson for their body.
A family physician from Tupelo, Hill was elected three times to the American
Medical Association (AMA) board of trustees and ascended to chair in 2002. He was elected president-elect in June 2004 and assumed the presidency in June 2005.
BY NKS WESSMAN |
Looking Back to the Future of Public Health
"Once all this is ironed out, I think the Mississippi State Department of Health board of directors needs to go out and look for a very objective evaluation of the entire Mississippi public health system," advised Dr. J. Edward Hill, appointed to the board in July 2006. Most board members chose Hill at their February 2 meeting to be the official spokesperson for their body.
A family physician from Tupelo, Hill was elected three times to the American
Medical Association (AMA) board of trustees and ascended to chair in 2002. He was elected president-elect in June 2004 and assumed the presidency in June 2005.
BY NKS WESSMAN |
Sleep Disorder Treatments Expanding Along with Waistlines
Research relating sleep disorders to a host of other health problems has accelerated the growth of treatment centers and added yet another reason for concern over the national obesity epidemic.
Weight gain goes hand in hand with not only an increased risk for hypertension and diabetes, but also with obstructive sleep apnea, said Dr. Geoffrey Hartwig, a neurologist at the Center for Sleep Medicine, affiliated with Hattiesburg Clinic
BY LUCY SCHULTZE |
Sleep Disorder Treatments Expanding Along with Waistlines
Research relating sleep disorders to a host of other health problems has accelerated the growth of treatment centers and added yet another reason for concern over the national obesity epidemic.
Weight gain goes hand in hand with not only an increased risk for hypertension and diabetes, but also with obstructive sleep apnea, said Dr. Geoffrey Hartwig, a neurologist at the Center for Sleep Medicine, affiliated with Hattiesburg Clinic
BY LUCY SCHULTZE |
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Larry Nixon
As Dr. Larry Nixon sat in a college medical ethics class listening to his professor fire off questions about reproductive rights and debate just who had the right to reproduce, he squirmed uncomfortably.
One of his classmates argued against the rights of teen mothers to reproduce, stating that it produced negative outcomes for their children. Nixon refuted the remark with a quote from Booker T. Washington: "It is not necessarily where you stand that is a measurement for success, but how far you have come."
BY BECKY HILL MARTIN |
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Larry Nixon
As Dr. Larry Nixon sat in a college medical ethics class listening to his professor fire off questions about reproductive rights and debate just who had the right to reproduce, he squirmed uncomfortably.
One of his classmates argued against the rights of teen mothers to reproduce, stating that it produced negative outcomes for their children. Nixon refuted the remark with a quote from Booker T. Washington: "It is not necessarily where you stand that is a measurement for success, but how far you have come."
BY BECKY HILL MARTIN |
Intelligent Investing - Who Are CFAs and CFPs?
The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designations are not fully understood by the general public. This column will help you better understand them.
Each of their governing bodies administers an examination program for qualified candidates and has a code of ethics and standards of professional practice which it enforces. "Financial" is word common to both designations, yet their focuses are very different.
BY ROGER MUNS |
Intelligent Investing - Who Are CFAs and CFPs?
The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designations are not fully understood by the general public. This column will help you better understand them.
Each of their governing bodies administers an examination program for qualified candidates and has a code of ethics and standards of professional practice which it enforces. "Financial" is word common to both designations, yet their focuses are very different.
BY ROGER MUNS |
Local Bank Unveils New Service for Medical Community
More and more banks are searching for that special niche to attract customers.
Everything from toasters to free checking accounts are dangled in front of customers and splashed all over the newspapers, luring people to stash their money in their bank.
But one bank is doing something so unique that others will have a hard time keeping pace. In fact, it could be the start of a trend to customize banks per trade.
BY GLORIA BUTLER BALDWIN |
Local Bank Unveils New Service for Medical Community
More and more banks are searching for that special niche to attract customers.
Everything from toasters to free checking accounts are dangled in front of customers and splashed all over the newspapers, luring people to stash their money in their bank.
But one bank is doing something so unique that others will have a hard time keeping pace. In fact, it could be the start of a trend to customize banks per trade.
BY GLORIA BUTLER BALDWIN |
Pinnacle Trust Chief Unveils 2007 Market Predictions
When Stacey Wall speaks, folks around Mississippi listen.
That's because Wall, president and CEO of Ridgeland-based Pinnacle Trust Company, is noted for his spot-on assessments of national and global economic conditions to forecast trends in the economy and bond and stock markets.
BY LYNNE JETER |
Pinnacle Trust Chief Unveils 2007 Market Predictions
When Stacey Wall speaks, folks around Mississippi listen.
That's because Wall, president and CEO of Ridgeland-based Pinnacle Trust Company, is noted for his spot-on assessments of national and global economic conditions to forecast trends in the economy and bond and stock markets.
BY LYNNE JETER |
North Sunflower Gets Face Lift
RULEVILLE — North Sunflower Medical Center may be housed in an old building, but a recent face-lift is having patients feeling like VIPs and physicians wanting to come on board.
Five rooms in the 25-bed critical access hospital were recently renovated by Wellness Environments, a Nashville-based company with offices in Minneapolis and Memphis, known for its sleek room package that provides a healing ambience for patients and better work environment for staff.
BY GLORIA BUTLER BALDWIN |
North Sunflower Gets Face Lift
RULEVILLE — North Sunflower Medical Center may be housed in an old building, but a recent face-lift is having patients feeling like VIPs and physicians wanting to come on board.
Five rooms in the 25-bed critical access hospital were recently renovated by Wellness Environments, a Nashville-based company with offices in Minneapolis and Memphis, known for its sleek room package that provides a healing ambience for patients and better work environment for staff.
BY GLORIA BUTLER BALDWIN |
Sleep Specialty a Welcome Addition in Rural Area
ABERDEEN — Residents of a tiny east Mississippi community no longer have to drive half an hour or more to take advantage of a fully accredited sleep disorders center.
The two-year-old clinic, Pioneer Family Medical of Hamilton, a branch of Pioneer Community Hospital in nearby Aberdeen, includes the two-bed Sleep Disorders Center as part of its 5,400-square-feet facility.
BY LUCY SCHULTZE |
Sleep Specialty a Welcome Addition in Rural Area
ABERDEEN — Residents of a tiny east Mississippi community no longer have to drive half an hour or more to take advantage of a fully accredited sleep disorders center.
The two-year-old clinic, Pioneer Family Medical of Hamilton, a branch of Pioneer Community Hospital in nearby Aberdeen, includes the two-bed Sleep Disorders Center as part of its 5,400-square-feet facility.
BY LUCY SCHULTZE |
Avoiding a Jury: The Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Mississippi
Three weeks before a scheduled procedure, a patient was presented with an arbitration agreement by his surgeon.
The contract stated in bold letters that any potential claim of negligence or medical malpractice must be decided by a neutral arbitrator, making clear that the patient waived his right to a jury trial by signing the agreement.
The patient signed the document as requested and the surgeon conducted the procedure.
BY W. DAVIS FRYE AND SCOTT PEDIGO |
Avoiding a Jury: The Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in Mississippi
Three weeks before a scheduled procedure, a patient was presented with an arbitration agreement by his surgeon.
The contract stated in bold letters that any potential claim of negligence or medical malpractice must be decided by a neutral arbitrator, making clear that the patient waived his right to a jury trial by signing the agreement.
The patient signed the document as requested and the surgeon conducted the procedure.
BY W. DAVIS FRYE AND SCOTT PEDIGO |
Legal Perspective: Mandatory False Claims Act Education
On Jan. 1, 2007, Section 6032 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) quietly went into effect.
Section 6032, entitled "Employee Education About False Claims Recovery," is yet another mechanism aimed at curbing Medicaid fraud. Under Section 6032, large healthcare companies (receiving $5 million or more in annual Medicaid reimbursement) are now required to establish written policies to inform all employees, contractors, and agents about false claims, false statements, and whistleblower protections under applicable state and federal fraud and abuse laws.
BY DAVID DONNELL AND KATE GILCHRIST |
Legal Perspective: Mandatory False Claims Act Education
On Jan. 1, 2007, Section 6032 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) quietly went into effect.
Section 6032, entitled "Employee Education About False Claims Recovery," is yet another mechanism aimed at curbing Medicaid fraud. Under Section 6032, large healthcare companies (receiving $5 million or more in annual Medicaid reimbursement) are now required to establish written policies to inform all employees, contractors, and agents about false claims, false statements, and whistleblower protections under applicable state and federal fraud and abuse laws.
BY DAVID DONNELL AND KATE GILCHRIST |
Forrest General Hospital Names New Revenue Cycle Director
HATTIESBURG — Scott Smith has been named Revenue Cycle Director for Forrest General Hospital. Scott has been with Forrest General for 11 years working in various capacities related to the revenue cycle. In 2004, he was promoted to Director of Patient Accounts where he has led a team towards tremendous growth in revenues.
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Forrest General Hospital Names New Revenue Cycle Director
HATTIESBURG — Scott Smith has been named Revenue Cycle Director for Forrest General Hospital. Scott has been with Forrest General for 11 years working in various capacities related to the revenue cycle. In 2004, he was promoted to Director of Patient Accounts where he has led a team towards tremendous growth in revenues.
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HMA Mississippi Division, Leadership Honored
FLOWOOD — J. Dale Armour, vice president of the Mississippi Division of Health Management Associates, Inc. (HMA), Bill Williams, Divisional CFO and six of the company's Mississippi-based executives received special honors at the company's annual Recognition Awards Banquet recently.
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HMA Mississippi Division, Leadership Honored
FLOWOOD — J. Dale Armour, vice president of the Mississippi Division of Health Management Associates, Inc. (HMA), Bill Williams, Divisional CFO and six of the company's Mississippi-based executives received special honors at the company's annual Recognition Awards Banquet recently.
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We Care Hospice Announces Groundbreaking for Inpatient Hospice Facility
MOSS POINT — We Care Hospice, with offices in Moss Point, recently held the official groundbreaking ceremonies for the Agency's new state-of-the art inpatient facility, designed by JBHM Architects. The new inpatient facility is under construction at 3725 Main Street in Moss Point. The construction site is located next door to the current We Care Hospice / Medi-Mart Pharmacy offices.
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We Care Hospice Announces Groundbreaking for Inpatient Hospice Facility
MOSS POINT — We Care Hospice, with offices in Moss Point, recently held the official groundbreaking ceremonies for the Agency's new state-of-the art inpatient facility, designed by JBHM Architects. The new inpatient facility is under construction at 3725 Main Street in Moss Point. The construction site is located next door to the current We Care Hospice / Medi-Mart Pharmacy offices.
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