Birmingham Archives

National Registry of Pharmaceutical Payments May Be Gaining Momentum

Dec 29, 2007 at 12:28 pm by steve

In April 2007, the New England Journal of Medicine published results of a national survey examining relationships between physicians and pharmaceutical, medical device, and ot.... Read More

Potential Personal Liability for Corporate Compliance Officer

Dec 29, 2007 at 12:28 pm by steve

The risks associated with serving as a compliance officer for a healthcare organization appear to have become more serious. The United States Department of Justice has filed.... Read More

Coosa Valley Medical Center Builds on Solid Foundation

Dec 29, 2007 at 12:24 pm by steve

In 2007, Coosa Valley Medical Center celebrated the long-anticipated opening of the West Wing, its new inpatient facility. CEO Glenn Sisk, who began his career years ago as a.... Read More

Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer

Dec 29, 2007 at 12:24 pm by steve

Prostate cancer patients have a new therapy alternative — cryosurgery, also called cryoablation or cryotherapy. Urology Centers of Alabama has been offering this treatment for.... Read More

UAB Prepares First Genetic Counseling Masters Program in the Southeast

Dec 29, 2007 at 12:24 pm by steve

When Dr. Harold Jones, dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s (UAB) School of Health Professions, points to a map of the genetic counseling programs in the Southeas.... Read More