Nina Ford Johnson, MD
Grand Rounds

Pediatrician is New President of Medical Association of the State of Alabama

Jun 04, 2026 at 12:11 am by kbarrettalley

Nina Ford Johnson, MD, a Mobile pediatrician, is the new President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. “I am honored to lead an organization that is ded.... Read More
Joseph Marchant
Grand Rounds

Marchant Joins East Alabama Health

Jun 04, 2026 at 12:09 am by kbarrettalley

Joseph Marchant has joined East Alabama Health as executive vice president and chief integration and network development officer. He previously served as chief executive offi.... Read More
L to R: Tony Palazzo, HLA Alabama President, Issac Forst, and Samford Professor, Dennis McCay
Grand Rounds

HLA Awards Scholarship

Jun 04, 2026 at 12:08 am by kbarrettalley

The Alabama and Birmingham Chapters of Healthcare Leaders Association have presented Issac Forst with the Healthcare Leaders Association Endowed Scholarship in Health Administ.... Read More
Mark Merrick, PhD
Business

Merrick Named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions

Jun 04, 2026 at 12:06 am by kbarrettalley

UAB School of Health Professions Ranked No. 1 in USA Mark Merrick, PhD has been selected as dean of the UAB School of Health Professions following a nationwide search. Curren.... Read More
Clinical

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
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!