Birmingham Archives

Pediatric Rheumatology Comes to Birmingham

Dec 04, 2007 at 03:31 pm by steve

“Twenty or 30 years ago, children with chronic arthritis were often confined to wheelchairs, or were blind from the inflammation that came with the arthritis. Now we can get o.... Read More

Rapid Response Teams Improve Outcomes for Critical Care Patients

Dec 04, 2007 at 03:31 pm by steve

When the Institute for Healthcare Improvements launched its 100,000 Lives campaign, one aspect included the establishment of Rapid Response Teams (RRTs). Most local hospitals.... Read More

Trinity Medical Center Opens Neurosurgical ICU

Dec 04, 2007 at 03:31 pm by steve

Trinity Medical Center now boasts an ICU that is dedicated to neurosurgical patients. It opened this fall and fulfilled a dream neurosurgeon Zen Hyrnkiw, MD, has had for over.... Read More

Money Matters<br>Stark Amendments — Reduced Revenues Force Practices to Make Changes

Nov 08, 2007 at 01:52 pm by steve

Looming federal regulations and a proposed 9.9 percent reduction in Medicare Part B physician reimbursements are pushing medical practice managers to maximize resources and in.... Read More

Advice to Practice Managers: Balance Your Workload by Outsourcing

Nov 08, 2007 at 01:52 pm by steve

As every medical practice manager knows, an administrator’s duties are not limited to the financial side of the business. Administrators also are involved in the real estat.... Read More