Business

The New Portable Do Not Resuscitate Order

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

The Natural Death Act, Ala. Code 22-8A-1 et seq., contains the provisions on how an individual may plan for end-of-life decisions. Specifically, it outlines the requirements f.... Read More

Business

The Question: What about Training? The Answer: What was the Question again?

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

I recently saw a great poster about two options the healthcare industry might employ to secure data (think PHI). To paraphrase: Option 1) - Completely remove the human element.... Read More

Business

Physician Groups Issue Joint Statement on 2016 Special Session Announcement

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

Our organizations applaud the Governor and are encouraged that he has taken the first step toward fully funding Alabama Medicaid by announcing his intention to call a special.... Read More

Business

Understanding the Merit Based Incentive Payment System

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

2016 MU participation is crucial to avoid a 2018 payment adjustment We have just passed the July 1st application deadline for hardship for the 2015 Meaningful Use program, and.... Read More

Clinical

Precision Medicine Trial for Cancer Patients at UAB

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center is enrolling patients for the National Cancer Institute Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice, or NCI-MATCH study, the largest, most scient.... Read More