Pillay discusses healthcare AI with a group of researchers.

Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation is Moving Fast with AI

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:44 pm by kbarrettalley

By Steve Spencer It’s no secret that Artificial Intelligence capabilities are growing exponentially. In fact, a study by Model Evaluation and Threat Research, a nonprof.... Read More
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
The surgeon drills a small hole, then inserts the Cartiheal implant using his thumb until it is flush with the cartilage.

Sea Coral Provides New Options for Patients with Knee Pain

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:44 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay   Patients with knee pain due to cartilage damage have a new treatment option, even if they suffer from arthritis, according to Orthopedic Surgeon Am.... Read More
Argenia McGennis, Julie Zuidema

What Physician Practices Need to Know About Insurance Downcoding

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:44 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ansley Franco  Across the country, healthcare providers are raising concerns about a billing practice that can quietly reduce reimbursement for services they have alr.... Read More

Crossing the Highway Blindfolded: Why Primary Prevention Fails

May 12, 2026 at 03:15 pm by steve

  By Tushar Mishra, MD It is 2:00 AM. A 50-year-old father of two college-bound teens is flown in from a neighboring county. He hasn't seen a physician in over ten year.... Read More
Cover for the April 2026 issue of Birmingham Medical News

April 2026

Apr 16, 2026 at 09:24 am by kbarrettalley

The April 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!