Despite Mayor Barry's desire to "Explore a new model", Nashville doesn't need one. Nashville General Hospital provides exemplary care for everyone, regardless of whether they are insured or have the ability to pay. That's a model all area hospitals might want to explore.
Why is this important?
I had no insurance when I was diagnosed with cancer six years ago; luckily I was hooked up with Nashville General Hospital and their exceptional and caring staff. At every level, they put the patient first. What other hospital in Nashville is going to treat indigent patients with such understanding? I bet none. Does the hospital lose money? Not as much as TN has by refusing to accept Expanded Medicaid.
