Birmingham Archives

Pharmacist Not Liable for Harm Resulting from Physician’s Mistake

Apr 02, 2008 at 12:56 pm by steve

On February 29, 2008, the Alabama Supreme Court issued an opinion ruling that a pharmacist and pharmacy owe no duty to their customer for a physician’s prescribing mistake. Th.... Read More

How Medical Professional Liability Insurers Work

Apr 02, 2008 at 12:56 pm by steve

Medical professional liability insurance is a complex necessity for practicing medicine today. Its purpose is to protect your reputation, livelihood and assets by defending yo.... Read More

Record Turnout for Statewide MGMA Meeting

Apr 02, 2008 at 12:56 pm by steve

A record crowd attended the Alabama MGMA spring conference this March, which was hosted by The Wynfrey Hotel. “The MGMA has been meeting here for over ten years,” said Rust.... Read More

UAB School of Medicine 2008 Match Results

Apr 02, 2008 at 12:56 pm by steve

Anderson, Laura Ellen: UAB Health System, Pediatrics Asher, Scott Alan: UAB Health System, Otolaryngology Barner, Amanda Lenette: UAB Health System, Obstetrics/Gyne.... Read More

HIPAA Security Rule Audits on the Horizon

Mar 06, 2008 at 10:27 am by steve

Compliance officers take note: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) may soon begin conducting HIPAA Security Rule compliance audits of hospitals. According t.... Read More