Opioid Prescriptions Down 38 Percent in Alabama Since 2011

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

A new national report shows actions by Alabama physicians are advancing the fight against the opioid crisis. Since 2011, Alabama physicians have reduced the number of opioid p.... Read More

Dispute Resolution Provisions of the No Surprises Act Outlined by Agencies

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

In October, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (collectively, the "Departments") and the Office of Personnel Management jointly released r.... Read More

Interaction of HIPAA and Employer Vaccine Mandates

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

As we approach various deadlines for COVID-19 vaccine mandates, both in the private and the public sector, there appears to be confusion over when vaccine information may be s.... Read More

New 3D Surgical Microscope at Princeton Baptist

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

The next breakthrough in surgical imaging has arrived in Birmingham at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Orbeye, the video microscope by Olympus, looks like a sleek, elongated.... Read More

Where Alabama Fares in America's Health Rankings for Women and Children

Nov 11, 2021 at 10:39 am by steve

For three decades, United Health Foundation has worked to quantify areas of challenge and opportunity for states in addressing health outcomes through America's Health Ranking.... Read More

December 2025

Jan 16, 2026 at 09:19 am by kbarrettalley

The December 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!
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November 2025

Dec 01, 2025 at 03:31 pm by kbarrettalley

The November 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!