Former CRMC Doctor Surrenders License, Admits Lying
A former Cookeville Regional Medical Center cardiologist has surrendered his medical license after admitting he faked a cancer diagnosis and falsified credentials to cover up an extramarital affair. The Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners approved a consent order January 20 regarding Dr. Christopher David Adams following an investigation into his conduct. Adams voluntarily surrendered his […]
Cold Weather Does Not Cause Illness, Can Cause Vulnerability
Cold weather does not make people sick, but it can weaken the body’s defenses and create conditions that allow viruses to spread more easily. Cookeville Regional Urgent Care Physician Assistant Lucas Pittman said many patients still believe sudden temperature changes cause colds or the flu. Pittman said Illnesses comes from exposure to viruses rather than […]
CRMC Using Region’s Need To Design New South Tower
Cookeville Regional’s new south tower project has reached the schematic design phase. CEO Buffy Key told Board of Trustees members Tuesday the phase includes planning what might be housed on each floor. Key said CRMC is using a strategy forecaster to determine the best use for the facility’s space. “Honestly, we are looking at everything,” […]
Big Beautiful Bill May Have Mixed Impact On Rural Hospitals
Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Buffy Key said the total impact of the new federal budget may be a mixed impact on rural hospitals. Key said she does have some concerns with the new bill, especially as it relates to Medicaid. “I do think there’s some reasons to probably look at Medicaid a little closer,” […]
CRMC Investigating Ransomware Attack, Personal Info
Cookeville Regional Medical Center is still investigating the ransomware attack it suffered several weeks ago. CEO Buffy Key said CRMC hired a company to continue the investigation. Key said the process takes a lot of time to uncover all the facts. “The fact that they haven’t told us anything yet is to me a positive […]
CRMC Sees Contract Improvements With CIA Agreement
Cookeville Regional Medical Center Official said it has seen contract improvements after completing its five-year Corporate Integrity Agreement. The agreement part of a resolution that CRMC had with the Office of Inspector General that set guidelines to improve contract language and ensure the hospital’s compliance with laws such as the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback […]
Wound Care Move Complete, 4 West Changes Progressing
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s relocation of the Wound Care Center is complete. The Wound Care Center opened at the new location on Cedar Avenue back in March, but CEO Buffy Key said it took several months to finish the move. “We’ve got a great team over there,” Key said. “We actually partnered with a company […]
Information From CRMC Attack Found On Dark Web
A cybersecurity expert found Cookeville Regional employee or patient information for sale Tuesday morning on the dark web, the part of the internet associated with illegal activities. The expert provided screenshots to TheUCNow.Com of Tennessee drivers licenses, social security numbers, medical records, and tax records. The photos show clear images of people associated with Cookeville […]
CRMC Borrowing $13 Million For New Inpatient Hospital
Cookeville Regional Medical Center will borrow funds up to $13 million to construct a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital. CRMC received authorization from the Cookeville City Council to borrow the funds on Thursday. Mayor Laurin Wheaton said the expansion is needed. “We are keeping people in the community, which is so important as a health care […]
CRMC Looking For Approval On New Prostate Care Treatment
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s Finance Committee approved the purchase of a new aquablation system used for prostate care Tuesday.
