2013 Article Archives

November 2013

Nov 13, 2013 at 08:55 am by steve

Jones Named Medical Director of the YearFrederic Jones, MD, medical director for the Emergency Department at DCH Regional Medical Center, has been named a 2013 Medical Directo.... Read More

Navigating the Affordable Care Act

Nov 13, 2013 at 08:55 am by steve

When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace exchanges opened on October 1, insurance companies in Alabama were ready to accept enrollments in plans mandate.... Read More

Sanders Inducted Into Nursing Hall of Fame

Nov 13, 2013 at 08:55 am by steve

Nena Sanders, BSN, MSN, DSN, Samford University vice provost and dean of the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, was inducted into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame in Octo.... Read More

EHRs Help with Upcoming Diagnosis Coding Changes

Nov 13, 2013 at 08:55 am by steve

Epic diagnosis coding changes have begun. This year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama tripled their diagnosis code request from four to twelve. Next fall, the entire U.S. hea.... Read More

John M. Morgan, MD: After Hours as an Artist

Nov 13, 2013 at 08:55 am by steve

John M. Morgan, MD, claims picking up a paintbrush was a late blossoming thought. “I could do artistic things,” says the Brookwood Medical Center obstetrician-gyne.... Read More