Birmingham Archives

Physicians Use Variety of Methods to Treat Chronic Pain

Aug 08, 2007 at 11:00 pm by steve

Chronic nonmalignant pain is one of the most difficult types of pain to treat. Treating chronic pain is problematic because there may be little known as to what causes the pai.... Read More

Physician Spotlight: James Flanagan, Jr., MD

Aug 08, 2007 at 11:00 pm by steve

Skiing may be a big source for orthopedic injuries, but that doesn’t stop Birmingham orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist James Flanagan, Jr., from hitting the sl.... Read More

Grand Rounds July

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

UAB Creates Medical Emergency Team UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Hospital has created a Medical Emergency Team (MET) to bring critical care to the bedside in the.... Read More

Make Sure Billing Staff is Up to the Task

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

The old saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link certainly applies to a physician’s billing staff. Knowledgeable employees will ensure proper reimbursement, b.... Read More

Do the Legwork to Ensure Reimbursement

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

Physicians and their staffs are busier than ever, and ever changing reimbursement regulations continue to add to their workloads. No one wants to leave money on the table with.... Read More