NewsBits: Bredesen exit, Haslam priorities, MusicRow ownership and more...

Here's our December 7th roundup of tech, science, policy and startups newsbits from around the region. This batch includes notes on the governors, TTDC, TNInvestco, MusicRow online, and more.

Cerberus hospital deal approved

The long-anticipated approval of PE player Cerberus' takeover of Boston's Caritas Cristi medical center was approved last week. Boston.com has it. WSJ (sub.) noted the implications this weekend, mentioning Tennessee-based Vanguard, Ardent and Lifepoint as being involved in nonprofit acquisitions.

The out-o'-towners (more)

Ardent Health Services selected Bravo Wellness to provide health assessment and wellness incentive services to its 6,500 employees. In addition to improving employee health and productivity, the partnership has the potential to reduce the company’s overall health care costs, including out-of-pocket expenses for employees.