Business

New Software Captures Tens of Thousands in Lost Surgical Revenue

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:27 am by kbarrettalley

by Jane Ehrhardt   When a practice of 43 sports medicine and orthopedic physicians began using the new Surgical Pathways software, it found over 270 unbilled surgeries.... Read More

Andrews Expands Comprehensive Spine Center

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:27 am by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman   It’s a rare human who lives a long life without experiencing back pain. Time and rest are often enough to heal minor discomforts. However, betw.... Read More

Ten Things to Know About Telehealth Compliance

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:27 am by kbarrettalley

By Shannon Britton Hartsfield and Jennifer Rangel   Providing care via electronic communication when patients and providers are in separate locations, known as telemedi.... Read More

FTC Accelerates Enforcement Actions to Protect Consumer Digital Health Information

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:26 am by kbarrettalley

by Robin B. Mark   The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been aggressively pursuing enforcement actions that involve companies using applications that share consumer p.... Read More

Succession Planning Starts Early

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman Years of working from goal to goal is a near universally shared experience for those who choose to become a physician. Once established in a busy practice, t.... Read More

Feature Profiles

Alabama Rock Star Turned OB-GYN

Jun 15, 2023 at 11:36 am by kbarrettalley

His Band Once Opened for Bob Seger By Ansley Franco   Sitting at his desk, Randy Yarbrough, MD glances over to an old Polaroid taken for a publicity shot in 1969 as he.... Read More

Clinical

Physical Therapy Protocol Helps Parkinson’s Patients Slow Disease Progression

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:27 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay Until a cure is found for Parkinson’s disease, a physical therapy protocol called LSVT BIG is helping patients improve the quality of their movements.... Read More

Shoulder Injuries: Repair or Replace?

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:27 am by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman   Shoulder injuries can bring even the most stoic tough guys to tears. A simple dislocation can be righted quickly, leaving only the fading memory of p.... Read More

Health Effects Of Extreme Weather Are Expanding The Range Of Diseases

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:27 am by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman   When you hear hoofbeats, don’t look for zebras. Every medical student has been reminded of that sage advice. However, considering how climate e.... Read More

Brookwood Offering Minimally Invasive, No-Scar Hysterectomies

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:27 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay   Heidi Straughn, MD, ob/gyn at Brookwood Women's Health, P.C., readily admits that taking a class in vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice trans.... Read More

Youth Baseball Injuries to be Aware Of

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Michael Ellerbusch, MD   Ah, baseball. Few things are more enjoyable than watching your child play America’s favorite pastime. However, baseball is not all fun.... Read More

September 2023

Sep 13, 2023 at 11:26 am by kbarrettalley

Your September 2023 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!