2013 Article Archives

Both Success and Questions Surround PRP Therapy

Sep 10, 2010 at 10:18 am by steve

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has been used as an adjunct in would healing in the dental community for more than 20 years. Since its recent approval by the FDA as a treat.... Read More

Grand Rounds August

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Baptist Hires Lean Leaders Baptist Health System (BHS) has hired Sally Vann and Lyndsi Keel to serve as Lean leaders of the System. Lean, a process improvement methodology, i.... Read More

Ignoring Basics Reduces Reimbursements

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Verify the date of the last office visit for each patient. If it's been over three years, code it as a new office visit. "You can charge a new office visit and raise your reim.... Read More

Health Insurers Tackle Deluge of Changes

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

Reform Regulations Are Kicking In Already Editor's Note: This story is the third in a three-part Medical News series examining some impacts of sweeping federal health-reform.... Read More

Children Most Vulnerable to Effects of Gulf Oil Spill

Aug 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm by steve

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is unprecedented in size and scope. As a result, there may be extraordinary levels of chemical exposure to those who live in the affected a.... Read More
Birmingham Medical News October 2024 Cover

October 2024

Oct 16, 2024 at 10:27 pm by kbarrettalley

Your October 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!