A surgeon performs endoscopic spine surgery for a herniated intervertebral disc.

(left to right) Marcos Pozo Jatem, MD and Saulat Sheikh, MBBS. Pozo and Sheikh with the liver, readying for surgery.

Business

After 22 Years in Practice, Birmingham Physician Opens First Concierge GYN Clinic in the State

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ansley Franco After over two decades in traditional obstetrics and gynecology, Ashley Gooding, MD saw a gap in women’s healthcare. In fall 2025, she opened F.... Read More

New Brookwood Hospital President, Sarah Gilbert, Aims to Invest in People

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay Three months after being named president of Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital, Sarah Gilbert says she is excited to be a part of the change and tra.... Read More

DEA and HHS Extend Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities Through 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:06 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ben Steinberg and Shalyn Watkins The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), jointly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a fourth tempo.... Read More

Updating Your HIPAA Documentation to Account for Recent Legal Changes

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:06 pm by kbarrettalley

By Kelli Carpenter Fleming The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and its implementing regulations (“HIPAA”), address how health.... Read More

Optimizing Healthcare IT for Exceptional Patient Care

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:05 pm by kbarrettalley

By Michael Sims The healthcare industry is undergoing a digital revolution. Electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth platforms, and a growing network of connected.... Read More

Feature Profiles

During surgery, two doctors EV ICD is placed under the breastbone.

Sean Dunn, MD Implants First Extravascular ICD in Alabama

Jul 22, 2025 at 03:24 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson In May, Sean Dunn, MD, a cardiac electrophysiologist at UAB, became the first physician in the state of Alabama to successfully implant the newest e.... Read More

Clinical

Improved Tools Generate Growth in Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

By Steve Spencer Endoscopic spinal surgery has experienced significant growth in usage over the last decade, driven by advances in high-definition visualization, impr.... Read More

Why Physician-Led Weight Loss Programs for Women Can Deliver Better Results

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:06 pm by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt For decades, weight loss programs have relied on a familiar formula: eat less, move more, track calories, repeat. Yet for many women, especially thos.... Read More

TriClip Transcatheter Tricuspid Repair

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:06 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman For patients dealing with symptoms of a leaky tricuspid valve, until recently physicians had only limited treatment options to offer. After weighing.... Read More

19th Annual Cardiovascular Update Conference Presented By CVA Medical Education Foundation

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:06 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman It’s an exciting time to work in the healing professions. Medical innovations are emerging faster than any one provider can keep pace. This is.... Read More

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Feb 07, 2026 at 05:32 pm by kbarrettalley

A shingles vaccine may do more than prevent a painful rash. It may also reduce the risk of developing dementia and could even slow progression in those already diagnos.... Read More