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
Clinical

First Smart Knee Implant in Birmingham

May 21, 2024 at 01:34 pm by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt   “We’re getting data on things we’ve never been able to measure before,” said Scott Appell, MD, the joint replacement surgeon.... Read More
Current Digital

May 2024

May 21, 2024 at 01:33 pm by kbarrettalley

Your May 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!