Considerable Surprises May Lurk in "No Surprises" Legislation

Oct 16, 2019 at 12:16 pm by steve

The term "surprise billing" is used to describe the situation when a patient receives a bill for the difference between the out-of-network provider's fee and the amount covere.... Read More

SRT Treatments for Skin Cancer Available in Birmingham

Oct 16, 2019 at 12:06 pm by steve

Birmingham now has access to a non-invasive, low-dose radiation treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer, the most common cancer in humans. Only four other cities in Alabama off.... Read More

Shelby Baptist Celebrates 60 Years with New Facilities and Enhanced Services

Oct 16, 2019 at 11:44 am by steve

Cities in Shelby County are among the fastest growing in Alabama. In conjunction with the expanding population, Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster has undergone upgrad.... Read More

In Search of the Rare Gene

Oct 16, 2019 at 11:44 am by steve

When a disease touches millions of lives, the silver lining is that it can be easier to find funding for research to prevent or cure it. However, if someone is suffering from.... Read More

New Non-invasive Procedure Treats Essential Tremor

Sep 18, 2019 at 10:56 am by steve

Essential tremor is a progressive neurological disease that affects about 10 million people in the United States. There is no known cause for the disease, but now there is an.... Read More