Birmingham Archives

Birmingham Researchers Work On Promising Cancer Drugs

Jun 09, 2008 at 09:45 am by steve

Currently, Birmingham area physicians and scientists are involved in research on several drugs that show promise for treating a variety of cancers. Experimental Drug fo.... Read More
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Trimming Employee Fringe Benefit Costs Utilizing Health Savings Accounts

Jun 09, 2008 at 09:45 am by steve

Companies are always seeking opportunities to provide employee benefits at a reasonable cost.   One of the more unique methods allows participation from the insured.... Read More
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The Certificate of Need Physician Office Exemption

Jun 09, 2008 at 09:45 am by steve

Before initiating any healthcare project or new healthcare service, physicians should determine whether the project will require a certificate of need (CON). <b>What.... Read More
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Incident To” Guidelines Updated by CMS<br>Part One of a Two Part Series

Jun 09, 2008 at 09:45 am by steve

Medicare Part B pays for services and supplies that are furnished “incident to” a physician’s or nonphysician practitioner’s (“NPP”) servic.... Read More
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New Microspheres Deliver Chemo While Blocking Vessels

Jun 09, 2008 at 09:45 am by steve

In April, interventional radiologist Ricardo Bracer, MD was the first in Alabama to perform an innovative cancer treatment. In fact, only 200 such procedures have been perform.... Read More