Alabama Medicaid Cut Endangers Patient Care

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

The Alabama Medicaid Agency and Gov. Robert Bentley announced a devastating cut to primary care physicians effective August 1st, which will make access to care more difficult.... Read More

Opioid Abuse Crisis Spurs Action

Aug 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm by steve

The statistics are alarming: some 40 people a day die in the U.S. from opioid drug overdoses, more deaths than cocaine and heroin combined. The Centers for Disease Control cal.... Read More

One in Two Americans has a Musculoskeletal Condition

Aug 16, 2016 at 11:30 am by steve

This March, I was fortunate to attend our annual AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) meeting in Orlando. Being in the midst of the entire hubbub is always a bit ov.... Read More

Going the Distance: Ross Committed to Marathons and Mission Work

Jul 22, 2016 at 12:02 pm by steve

Dr. Nathan Ross always knew he wanted to be in the medical profession. But it was during his third year in medical school when he realized he wanted to be an OBGYN. "I loved d.... Read More

The Threat of Ransomware

Jul 22, 2016 at 11:58 am by steve

"It's so easy to get it," says Curtis Woods with Integrated Solutions in Birmingham about ransomware. One specialist practice in Birmingham has been hit three times. Another l.... Read More