Business

Affordable Care Update

Apr 18, 2018 at 03:16 pm by steve

At the core of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the three-legged stool: (1) insurance reforms; (2) the individual mandate; and (3) premium and cost-sharing subsidies. Removal.... Read More
Clinical

Managing the Big Picture

Apr 18, 2018 at 03:12 pm by steve

On one hand, we're on the threshold of an incredible era in personalized medicine with scientific breakthroughs making possible highly individualized care that could advance b.... Read More
Business

New Primary Care Tract Welcomes First Students This Summer

Apr 18, 2018 at 03:08 pm by steve

With only 73 physicians per 10,000 residents, a 2012 survey ranked Alabama 45th in the country in primary physicians per capita. In rural areas, where transportation can also.... Read More
Clinical

Biologics for Treating Severe Asthma

Apr 18, 2018 at 03:05 pm by steve

"Biologics are wonderful for treating a specific patient," says Carol Smith, MD with Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists. "Typically there is a group of patients who d.... Read More
Clinical

Addressing Physician Burnout

Apr 18, 2018 at 02:52 pm by steve

Work-related stress leading to physician burnout continues to be a growing concern across primary care and medical specialties. Although stress is part of the territory in a p.... 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!