Feature Profiles

Always on the Move

Feb 14, 2018 at 11:09 am by steve

April 13, 2013, is a day Americans will never forget. 40,000 runners from around the world gathered for the Boston Marathon. At 2:49 p.m., two bombs exploded about a mile away.... Read More

Clinical

Local Cardiologists Evaluate Hypertension-Control Device in National Trial

Feb 14, 2018 at 11:01 am by steve

Uncontrolled hypertension is a dangerous condition that can lead to heart attack, stroke and even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 75 million Ame.... Read More

Business

The Providers Role in the New Medicare ID Transition

Feb 14, 2018 at 10:57 am by steve

"The one thing doctors should be doing is making sure their patients have their address correct with Medicare," says Phillip Allen, billing service manager with MediSYS. "The.... Read More

Business

Malpractice Premiums Trend Low

Feb 14, 2018 at 10:42 am by steve

A historic run of low medical malpractice premiums continues across the U.S., including in Alabama. "Of the companies that have rates filed in Alabama, I haven't seen a change.... Read More

Clinical

Big Promise in a Small Patch

Feb 14, 2018 at 10:39 am by steve

A small wireless device that detects abnormal and potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias may replace the Holter monitor as the preferred method for tracking electrical heart.... Read More