Coronaphobia, a Perplexing Social Anxiety Disorder

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

Coronaphobia, a newly minted term, perhaps best describes patients suffering from social anxiety spurred by the pandemic - and it's a problem for doctors. Some patients hav.... Read More

CMS Expands the Open Payments Program

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

In June, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") published its 2021 data from the Open Payments Program. The Open Payments Program makes information available.... Read More

Operating a Medical Practice in a Time of High Inflation

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

When reviewing medical practice financial statements during 2022, many practice administrators have been challenged to reassess day-to-day operations. Reimbursement rates ha.... Read More

The No Surprises Act's Good Faith Estimates - What Every Provider Needs to Know

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

The No Surprises Act ("NSA"), which became effective January 1, 2022, protects consumers against surprise medical bills. However, a lesser known part of the NSA, called the.... Read More

Challenges with Pediatric Mental Health

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

Even in the best of times, surviving childhood and adolescence to become a healthy, functioning adult can be complicated. Just as you're trying to figure out who you are and.... Read More

December 2024

Dec 16, 2024 at 08:55 pm by kbarrettalley

Your December 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!