2013 Article Archives

CMS Issues Final Rule for Supervision of Outpatient Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services

Dec 02, 2010 at 05:18 pm by steve

On November 2, 2010, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released its final rule on the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (the &ldq.... Read More

Diabetics Offered Targeted Help through UAB Clinics

Nov 05, 2010 at 11:10 am by steve

“It’s a souped-up diabetes clinic,” says Fernando Ovalle, MD, Director of the Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Diabetes Clinic at UAB. Started about three yea.... Read More

Area ER Innovations Improve Efficiency

Nov 05, 2010 at 11:10 am by steve

ER's May Now Take Reservations and Fast-track Patients The number of patients heading to the emergency room (ER) is growing, but surprisingly the waiting times are not. Accor.... Read More

Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Reduces Hospital Infections

Nov 05, 2010 at 11:10 am by steve

With germs around us every day, the threat of a serious infection of some type is cause for worry. In hospital settings, both patients and their families are concerned about h.... Read More

What About My Retirement Plan?

Nov 05, 2010 at 11:10 am by steve

With so many uncertainties in our economy and the rising cost of providing benefits, many employers are phasing out retirement plans or reducing contributions and matches. As.... Read More