Birmingham Archives

Knowledge is Power<br>Advances in Radiation Technology

Nov 07, 2007 at 09:32 pm by steve

Radiation has been used to treat tumors for almost as long as there have been X-rays, but you may not be aware of how advances such as computers and sophisticated imaging tech.... Read More

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Trinity Has New Owners, Plans For Move

Nov 07, 2007 at 09:32 pm by steve

Baptist Health System of Alabama still has a 35 percent stake in Trinity Medical Center, formerly Baptist Montclair. The majority stake was sold to Triad Hospitals two years a.... Read More

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Select Appropriate Sleep Apnea Treatment, Otolaryngologists Advise

Nov 07, 2007 at 09:32 pm by steve

When choosing treatment for sleep apnea patients, physicians are advised to avoid the “one size fits all” approach. “Traditionally, physicians thought the only treatment fo.... Read More

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On-Call Arrangement with Nonprofit Hospital Does Not Violate the Anti-Kickback Statute

Nov 07, 2007 at 09:32 pm by steve

In an advisory opinion dated September 27, 2007, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that an on-call coverage and uncompensated care arrangement between physicians.... Read More

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Treatment Options Meet the Growing Epidemic

Nov 07, 2007 at 09:30 pm by steve

Alabama is at the epicenter of an epidemic doctors are referring to as “diabesity,” with rates of diabetes and obesity among the highest in the nation. According to the Ame.... Read More