Clinical

New Treatment Option for Patients with Low Back Pain

May 21, 2024 at 01:34 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay   Patients with chronic, non-surgical low back pain now have access to a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that can bring relief and rehabilita.... Read More
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