Grand Rounds

Another Rural Hospital in Alabama Faces Trouble

Dec 16, 2024 at 09:12 pm by kbarrettalley

On September 20, the nearly brand-new Thomasville Regional Medical Center closed its doors. The hospital clarified the situation on Facebook: ““We were informed t.... Read More

Business

Failure to Return Credit Balances (Especially to Medicare and Medicaid) Can Create Significant Liability

Dec 16, 2024 at 08:55 pm by kbarrettalley

By: Howard E. Bogard, Esq. Every health care provider has “credit balances,” which occur when a provider receives more money than it is owed for services rendered.... Read More

Clinical

A Few Pointers About Gut Health

Dec 16, 2024 at 08:55 pm by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt “We're still so early in learning so much about the gut microbiome. It’s in its infancy right now,” says Carmen Lopez, MD, gastroenterologi.... Read More

Clinical

Untreated Venous Reflux Can Lead to Serious Complications

Dec 16, 2024 at 08:55 pm by kbarrettalley

By Steve Spencer 25 to 30 million Americans suffer from venous reflux disease. This problem starts when the valves in the saphenous veins are damaged. The great saphenous vei.... Read More