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
Birmingham Medical News November 2024 Cover

November 2024

Nov 26, 2024 at 01:11 pm by kbarrettalley

Your November 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!