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Pulsed Field Ablation for Treating AFib Arrives in Birmingham

Apr 23, 2024 at 10:47 am by kbarrettalley

by Jane Ehrhardt   In December, Medtronic landed the first FDA approval for a catheter system that delivers a new form of ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF.... Read More
Matt Scully

Proposed Revisions to Title II of the ADA Impacting Healthcare Facilities

Mar 20, 2024 at 11:12 am by kbarrettalley

By Matt Scully   The Department of Justice recently published a notice of proposed rulemaking applicable to healthcare entities covered under Title II of the Americans.... Read More
Shannon Britton Hartsfield

EMTALA Patient Education Initiative Launched by HHS and CMS

Mar 20, 2024 at 11:11 am by kbarrettalley

By Shannon Britton Hartsfield   The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have started a new ef.... Read More
Jessie Bekker

Getting into the Medical Spa Game: A Primer on Legal Considerations

Feb 23, 2024 at 07:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Jessie L. Bekker From laser hair removal, to vitamin injections, these days patients are looking beyond traditional medical intervention to achieve “wellness”.... Read More
Charles Leath, MD talks with a patient.

UAB Uterine Transplant Program Celebrates Three Deliveries

Feb 23, 2024 at 07:52 am by kbarrettalley

  First Program of its Kind in the Southeast   By Laura Freeman   Learning young that you’ll never be able to give birth to your own baby can be deva.... Read More
Birmingham Medical News November 2024 Cover

November 2024

Nov 26, 2024 at 01:11 pm by kbarrettalley

Your November 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!