Business

UAB Project to Recruit Rural Medical Students

Feb 18, 2025 at 04:31 pm by kbarrettalley

By Steve Spencer It’s not news that there is a physician shortage across the country, particularly in primary care, and Alabama is no exception. The Alabama Office of H.... Read More
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The Future of False Claims Act Qui Tam Provisions

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

By: Robin B. Mark On September 30, 2024, a federal district court in the Middle District of Florida dismissed a qui tam action under the False Claims Act (“FCA”).... Read More

Five Things to Consider When Negotiating Business Associate Agreements

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

By Shalyn Watkins Signing a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a standard practice for most healthcare providers and businesses. The Health Insurance Portability and Accou.... Read More
Tracy Neal, MD, a cardiologist with CRMGCC

Cullman Internal Medicine First in State With CorVista

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

Machine Learning Bypasses Need for Some Invasive Procedures   By Jane Ehrhardt A new noninvasive diagnostic technology can quickly assess the likelihood of coronary ar.... Read More
Howard Bogard

Failure to Return Credit Balances (Especially to Medicare and Medicaid)
Can Create Significant Liability

Dec 16, 2024 at 08:55 pm by kbarrettalley

By: Howard E. Bogard, Esq. Every health care provider has “credit balances,” which occur when a provider receives more money than it is owed for services rendered.... Read More
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February 2025

Feb 18, 2025 at 04:28 pm by kbarrettalley

Your February 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!