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2020 Alabama Health Care Year in Review

Dec 16, 2020 at 05:52 pm by steve

Prior to COVID-19, most healthcare providers were benefiting from a strong economy, low unemployment and increased patient insurance coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act.... Read More

Frequent Soft Drink Consumption May Increase Aggressive Behavior in Adolescents

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:22 pm by steve

A UAB study, led by Sylvie Mrug, PhD and published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, has identified soft drink consumption as a likely predictor of aggressive behavior. Int.... Read More

CMS Revises Repayment Terms For Loans Issued Pursuant To The Accelerated And Advance Payment Program

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:14 pm by steve

On October 8, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") announced amended repayment terms for loans ("AAP Loans") issued under the Accelerated and Advance.... Read More

CARES Act Provider Relief Funds Reporting Requirements

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:13 pm by steve

Since early April 2020, the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (PRF) has distributed $175 billion to healthcare entities impacted by the coronavirus. The eligibility and allocatio.... Read More

HIPAA Patient Rights

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:50 am by steve

Although HIPAA is probably best known for its privacy and security provisions, it also affords certain essential rights to ensure that individuals have access to their medical.... Read More