2013 Article Archives

Disaster Averted: Potentially Devastating Cuts to Alabama Medicaid Program Avoided

Jun 18, 2012 at 04:24 pm by steve

On May 16, 2012, in the last hour of the last day of the 2012 regular session, the Alabama legislature passed a General Fund bill which did not include expected and potentiall.... Read More

Eye Insights

Jun 18, 2012 at 04:22 pm by steve

Coordinated Care Clarifies The Big Picture Eyes may be windows of the soul. But they can also be a revealing mirror of the body’s overall health. In addition to the uni.... Read More

Making an Impact on Sports in Alabama and Beyond

Jun 18, 2012 at 04:13 pm by steve

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HIPAA: The Cost of Non-Compliance

Jun 18, 2012 at 04:10 pm by steve

In April, Phoenix Cardiac Surgery, P.C. (“Phoenix”), a private physician medical practice comprised of five physicians, entered a one-year Corrective Action Plan (.... Read More

What Happens if the Supreme Court Strikes Down Obama Healthcare?

Jun 18, 2012 at 04:09 pm by steve

Editors Note: This article originally appeared in the Birmingham Medical News Blog on May 14. There’s an old saying: be careful what you wish for. This month, I will ha.... Read More