2014 Article Archives

HIPAA/HITECH: The Saga Continues

May 14, 2014 at 04:11 pm by steve

What’s Beyond the Assessment? HIPAA is that long and complicated story that began in 1996, narrowly focusing on Privacy and Administrative Simplification for most of t.... Read More

April 2014

Apr 08, 2014 at 02:05 pm by steve

Nurse Practitioner Wins Cardiovascular AwardAshley Moellinger, a UAB nurse practitioner of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery who treats patients at Children’s of Alaba.... Read More

MGMA Alabama is a Significant Resource for Practice Administrators

Apr 08, 2014 at 02:05 pm by steve

It’s a good bet that most practice administrators and many doctors in Alabama are somewhat familiar with the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), but a large num.... Read More

Midwifery Legislation Takes a New Approach

Apr 08, 2014 at 02:05 pm by steve

For the eighth time, legislation pertaining to midwifery stood before the state legislature this year. "This bill doesn't touch whether we should have home births or hospital.... Read More

Dr. Jeffery Hawkin’s Healthy Habit: Running the Boston Marathon

Apr 08, 2014 at 02:05 pm by steve

Jeffery Hawkins, MD, is training to run the Boston Marathon for the 20th time. He never takes the challenging event, held Patriots’ Day, the third Monday in April, light.... Read More