Cookeville Regional CEO Buffy Key headed to the state capital to testify against a law that prevents the hospital from hiring certain members of the ER team. Key said the “PARE Law” was put in place in the 1940s. It forces non-teaching medical facilities to contract pathologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and other ER workers from outside agencies. Key said the law ... Read More »
Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s 5 West renovation project has taken its next step, with facilities now being built out. CEO Buffy Key said the patient rooms in 5 West are now being built out and the improved facility is taking shape. She said the hospital is having furniture fairs now to determine what kind of furniture will be used for ... Read More »
Cookeville Regional Medical Center CEO Buffy Key has been appointed to a board of directors position. Key will serve on the Tennessee Hospital Association Board of Directors. The THA is a not-for-profit organization that advocates for the interests of hospitals, health systems and other healthcare organizations in the state. Key brings 32 years of healthcare and hospital experience to the ... Read More »
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