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Lindsey Tomlinson Druhan

Alabama’s Office-Based Surgery Regulations: Tips for Compliance

Jun 29, 2026 at 06:38 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lindsey Tomlinson Druhan   Recently, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (“ALBME” or the “Board”) overhauled its Office-Based Surgery (&l.... Read More
Case Study Reveals How

Case Study Reveals How Children’s of Alabama ED Improved Patient Experience

Jun 29, 2026 at 06:36 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson   Within a one-year time span, Children’s of Alabama enhanced their patient experience in the emergency department through operational improveme.... Read More
Children’s of Alabama Emotional Wellness Program

Children’s of Alabama Emotional Wellness Program

Jun 29, 2026 at 06:35 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson   The Emotional Wellness Program at Children’s of Alabama was established in 2010 to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue among hospital emplo.... Read More
John Farley, MD

Complete Health’s John Farley on Value-Based Model

Jun 29, 2026 at 06:33 pm by kbarrettalley

By Steve Spencer   For decades, the American healthcare system rewarded volume over value — the more patients physicians saw, the more they earned. The result was.... Read More
Stephanie Ives, MD

Social Media Creates Skin Care Confusion

Jun 29, 2026 at 06:31 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman   When too many voices are speaking at the same time, it’s hard to make sense of what is being said. It’s even more difficult to know who t.... Read More

Feature Profiles

The autoclave uses high-pressure steam at high temperatures to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores on instruments, lab ware, and waste.

What Alabama’s New ADEM Regulations Mean for Your Practice

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:44 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson In 2024, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) brought together a group of associations and companies to work together to propose update.... Read More

Clinical

Heath Haggard, MD

New LDL Cholesterol Guidelines

Jun 29, 2026 at 06:40 pm by kbarrettalley

As adults approach middle age, it’s one of those rites of passage. You go for your annual physical, and your doctor starts talking about scheduling a colonoscopy or mamm.... Read More
Nurse gives baby a physical.

Cahaba Medical Care is Making a Difference for Alabama’s Underserved

Jun 29, 2026 at 06:30 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay   Issues for rural hospitals and gaps in healthcare for the underserved are well documented, but one local organization is making a difference, fuele.... Read More

Newly Issued OIG Advisory Opinion Sheds Light on End-of-Career Transitions for Physician ASC Owners

Jun 04, 2026 at 12:04 am by kbarrettalley

By Jessie Bekker The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently issued a favorable advisory opinion on a pro.... Read More
Morgan McHugh, Alicia Lee

Cullman Diabetes Center Provides Education and Support

Jun 04, 2026 at 12:03 am by kbarrettalley

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program is Almost as Effective as Metformin By Steve Spencer Unfortunately, the prevalence of diabetes in the United States is.... Read More
Mark Merrick, PhD

Ketamine For Depression

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:46 pm by kbarrettalley

When Traditional Therapies Aren’t Enough. By Laura Freeman Pain isn’t just experienced by the body. When suffering goes all the way to the depths of the soul, d.... Read More
Cover of May 2026 issue of BMN

May 2026

Jun 04, 2026 at 01:19 pm by kbarrettalley

The May 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!