2016 Article Archives

Rural Communities Vulnerable to Upcoming Medicaid Cuts Alabama has Most Restrictive Eligibilities in the U.S.

May 12, 2016 at 06:34 pm by steve

“It’s getting old,” says Donald J. Jones, FACHE, administrator for Fayette Medical Center, about the looming Medicaid shortfall recently decided by the Alaba.... Read More
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Pelvic Pain Specialist Helps Restore Women’s Lives

May 12, 2016 at 06:34 pm by steve

Many women live with chronic pelvic pain, one of the most common and disabling medical problems. Because so many of these women have complex issues that require ongoing treatm.... Read More
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Pediatrics Office Will Not Open Due to Medicaid Cuts

May 12, 2016 at 06:34 pm by steve

The Legislature was warned. It was warned that underfunding Medicaid would result in the loss of both access to care and jobs. The first casualty of the General Fund budget ha.... Read More
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Heslin Shapes Cancer Care Teams

May 12, 2016 at 06:34 pm by steve

Martin Heslin, MD has accrued an impressive list of accomplishments in his life. Named chief of the medical staff at UAB Health System in 2014, he added a new accolade, execut.... Read More
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Unlocking the Promise

May 12, 2016 at 06:34 pm by steve

UAB Team Increases Stem Cell Reprogramming 20-Fold The possibilities are tantalizingly close, and almost--but not quite--within our grasp. Like human embryotic stem cells,.... Read More