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BCBS names Jenni Bradley to head strategy, planning and more Chattanooga-area career moves
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BCBS names Jenni Bradley to head strategy, planning and more Chattanooga-area career moves

BCBS names Bradley to head strategy, planning BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has promoted Jenni Bradley to director of strategy and planning in the provider network management division, according to a news release. Bradley will oversee teams responsible for developing and maintaining relationships that support BlueCross provider networks in providing high-quality care to members. She’ll also work on contracting efforts and coordinated strategies that encourage evidence-based treatment in practices and healthcare facilities across the state, the release stated. “We’re excited to have Jenni leading development and support of innovation concepts that enhance how we work with providers on behalf of our…
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BCBS names Jenni Bradley to head strategy, planning and more Chattanooga-area career moves
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What to Do When You Get Into a Motor Vehicle Accident

(Photo | Courtesy of Elk Ridge Chiropractic & Wellness) Accidents on the road are regrettably common occurrence. That’s nothing new. You and/or someone you know might have been involved in an accident — or multiple — over the years. Whether it’s a minor fender bender at a traffic signal, black ice that slides you into a tree, or something far more serious, the sad truth is, when we’re on the road, things happen — and they happen a lot. According to the state of Oregon’s crash data reports, between 2016 and 2020 (the most recent data pull), there have been…
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Lubbock business news includes holidays, health, more
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Lubbock business news includes holidays, health, more

Alana Edgin is a business reporter for the Avalanche-Journal, as seen Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Hello AJ readers! The holidays are upon us, which means holiday stories will lead the business section for a while. This week, we shared where you can get holiday meals with low effort, pet safety tips for the holidays, and where you can get your pet the purr-fect holiday gift. This week’s business openings include a second location for Vitality Bowls, a first location for Marco’s Pizza and the opening of La Placita. Dillards also announced a plan to replace their…
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Do I Need an Estate Plan?
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Do I Need an Estate Plan?

Absolutely. No matter your circumstances, it is essential that you have an estate plan done to protect your future, your family, your assets and your interests. Many people are worried about money and trying to cut costs. However, estate planning is not an area to ignore. Now is the perfect time to create or update your estate plan. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). There are so many issues that can arise as it relates to your…
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Lubbock business news includes openings, Metro Tower, gelato
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Lubbock business news includes openings, Metro Tower, gelato

Hello AJ readers! This week, we served a sweet story on a family’s upcoming business, which will include gelato. D’lish hopes to open in December, but allowed us a look behind the scenes of how the shop began, and what they will sell. “I’m just excited to see it all come together,” said Amy Hayes, owner. “I want everyone to try this out.” Related:D’lish: Lubbock family continues sweet traditions with upcoming gelato shop We also got an in-depth look at what is going on in Metro Tower and the history behind the tallest building in Lubbock. It has had two…
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How to Choose: Will v. Trust
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How to Choose: Will v. Trust

Depending on your situation, assets, stage in life and more, you might need a trust, a will, or both. We can help explain the differences between the documents. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). Wills and trusts are very different estate planning documents and either can be the right choice, depending on your circumstances. While they both provide instructions for distributing assets following death, a trust is generally a much more detailed document. One of the main…
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Are You Protected Against Cyberattacks?
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Are You Protected Against Cyberattacks?

During the height of the COVID-19 panic, hospitals and healthcare entities were constantly being warned of the possibility of cyberattacks. While many were warned, cyberattacks against healthcare entities continue and many entities are not as well prepared as other industries. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). While in the past, the focus of cyber security has been on preventing data breaches, cybercriminals have largely shifted to locking down healthcare systems with ransomware. With this shift in action,…
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Franklin Memorial operating room expansion moves to next phase

The two new operating rooms at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount are twice the size of the old ones. Molly Hunter ROCKY MOUNT — Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital recently wrapped up renovations for the first part of a three-phase expansion. Overall, the expansion is expected to cost $15 million. “The expanded space … will provide for more services, more types of surgeries to come into our area. For example, we will be offering hand surgery, increased podiatry, increased OB-GYN surgeries, we’ll be increasing the general surgery population,” Carl Cline, vice president and hospital administrator for…
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