everyone
Every patient who needs our care.
Every happening that calls for help.
Every effort to make healthcare easier to understand.
Every community looking to improve, flourish, and thrive.
WE ARE HERE FOR EVERY.
What Every Patient Should Know About
Prior Authorization
Five common myths about the insurance process—and the realities of navigating healthcare.
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neighbor
Access to care can depend on more than whether services exist. Through Medical Mission at Home, Ascension Saint Thomas is helping bring medical, dental, vision, behavioral health and other support directly to Middle Tennesseans who may otherwise go without it.
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step forward
Recovery does not end when a procedure is over. At West Tennessee Healthcare-Bolivar Hospital, cardiac rehabilitation is helping patients rebuild strength close to home, with support that fits their lives and keeps healing within reach.
The Anatomy of a
Hospital Bill
If you’ve ever looked at your hospital bill and wondered how the total came together, you’re not alone. Between hospital charges, insurance adjustments, deductibles, copays, and explanation of benefits statements, the final amount owed is shaped by several moving parts behind the scenes.
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future caregiver
The path to becoming a nurse usually begins in a classroom. At Macon Community Hospital, it’s beginning somewhere else too—on the hospital floor, where nursing students learn alongside the care teams they’ll one day join.
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friday night lights
In a moment when every second counted, a rural ER team refused to give up—working until a beloved educator and coach got a second chance at life.
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step
After a patient leaves the hospital, another process begins—one that unfolds inside a complicated insurance system. Tennessee hospitals work behind the scenes on patients’ behalf long before a bill ever reaches their mailbox.
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career path
At East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Project SEARCH helps open the door to meaningful healthcare careers that provide opportunities for everyone.
WE ARE HERE FOR EVERY COMMUNITY
24/7 care — access when it matters most
Major employers and local economic drivers
Trusted responders during disasters and public health crises
Behavioral health, maternal care, and preventive services
Training the next generation of caregivers
Care without barriers — regardless of income, background, or zip code
TENNESSEE HOSPITALS AT WORK
Read the full community impact report here
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