BCBST News Center, Dr. Andrea Willis, Oct. 30, 2020 Scientists are making progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine. More people are being tested daily, and testing centers across the nation are increasingly efficient. But the fact of the matter is that …
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Vaccines
World Health Organization, October 28, 2020 Is there a vaccine for COVID-19? When will COVID-19 vaccines be ready for distribution? How likely is it that safe, effective vaccines for COVID-19 will be developed? How quickly could COVID-19 vaccines stop the …
Tennessee Infrastructure Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Tennessee Department of Health, October 21, 2020 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state’s infrastructure plan for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines once they become available. TDH in coordination with other state and local agencies submitted an initial …
Ascension St. Thomas, Tristar Health, Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt Health issue joint statement on COVID-19
VUMC Reporter, October 20, 2020 The number of active COVID-19 cases in Tennessee is rising. In the 13 counties that comprise the Nashville Metropolitan Area, new cases have increased 50% over the last 2 weeks. We strongly urge everyone in …
BlueCross Medicare Advantage PPO Plan Earns Sixth Consecutive 4-Star Quality Rating
BCBST News Center, John Hawbaker, October 20, 2020 CMS survey for 2021 highlights plan’s continued commitment to positive health outcomes and member experience CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Medicare Advantage PPO plan has earned a 4- out of 5-Star …