Birmingham Archives

Stinging Insect Sensitivity a Hot Topic for Summer

Apr 03, 2006 at 03:51 pm by steve

With the advent of warmer weather, patients with stinging insect sensitivity must be more alert, and physicians may need to be more aware of the latest guidelines for treatmen.... Read More

Despite Cuts, Doctors Still Taking New Medicare Patients

Mar 03, 2006 at 04:39 pm by steve

Despite Medicare reimbursement cuts and a chorus of complaints from physician groups, doctors are still accepting Medicare patients at the same rate, according to a study by t.... Read More

IT Budgets Swell as New Technology Continues to Gain Adherents

Mar 03, 2006 at 04:35 pm by steve

In the healthcare world, 2006 may mark a watershed year for investing in information technology. Looking over the landscape of healthcare budgets, the influential accounti.... Read More

The Case for Quality

Mar 03, 2006 at 04:27 pm by steve

Some things are just intuitively known. For example, without surveys or research or data, most involved with the healthcare industry are fully aware of the value of nurses.... Read More

Congress Taking Close New Look at Reprocessed Medical Devices

Mar 03, 2006 at 04:23 pm by steve

Congressmen Tom Davis and Henry Waxman are pulling out their magnifying glasses to examine reprocessed medical devices. As chairman and ranking member of the House Committe.... Read More