Business

Three Critically Needed Mental Health Centers to Open this Year

May 21, 2024 at 01:34 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ansley Franco Three additional mental health facilities are opening in Alabama this year to provide alternatives for individuals who don’t require admission.... Read More

Clinical

LINX Offers Additional Option for Patients with Severe Reflux

May 21, 2024 at 01:34 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay Surgeons at UAB are finding that the LINX® (Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation) is giving patients an option besides medication or la.... Read More

Business

OIG to Audit CMS Oversight of Nursing Home Surveys by Third-Party Contractors

May 21, 2024 at 01:34 pm by kbarrettalley

By Abbey Mansfield Ruby and Tonya Williams Scharf The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), a top federal watchdog ta.... Read More

Business

New Generation of Technology Helps Atrial Fibrillation Patients

May 21, 2024 at 01:34 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman “Year ago, when Radiofrequency Ablation Therapy (RF) was introduced, it was a major advance over trying to manage atrial fibrillation with only.... Read More

Clinical

Grandview First in Alabama to Perform New Targeted Therapy for Brain Tumors

May 21, 2024 at 01:34 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson In March, Grandview Medical Center became the first hospital in Alabama to treat patients with brain tumors using Surgically Targeted Radiation Ther.... Read More