Birmingham Archives

Health Savings Accounts Come of Age

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are gradually changing the healthcare landscape. Established by the 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, the Tre.... Read More

When the Caregivers Need Care, the Physician Resource Office Provides Help

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

Physicians have dedicated their lives to caring for others, but far too often, that dedication comes at the expense of taking care of themselves. Sandra Frazier, MD, medical d.... Read More

Trinity Takes Positive Steps to Curtail Rising Health Costs

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

When Trinity Medical Center CEO Vicki Briggs moved to Birmingham from Longview, Texas, two years ago, she not only brought along her years of experience in hospital administra.... Read More

50 Candles: Pediatrics East Celebrates a Half Century of Medical Care

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

It was exactly 50 years ago, July 1957. Vincent Carnaggio, MD, just out of residency, opened a practice in Eastlake called Pediatrics East. He knew the hours would be grueling.... Read More

The Alabama CON Program

Jun 04, 2007 at 10:30 pm by steve

Most healthcare providers in Alabama have heard of a certificate of need, commonly referred to as a "CON." A CON is essentially a permit that allows a person or entity to cons.... Read More