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Mark Merrick, PhD

Merrick Named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions

Jun 04, 2026 at 12:06 am by kbarrettalley

UAB School of Health Professions Ranked No. 1 in USA Mark Merrick, PhD has been selected as dean of the UAB School of Health Professions following a nationwide search. Curren.... Read More
Pillay discusses healthcare AI with a group of researchers.

Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical Innovation is Moving Fast with AI

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:44 pm by kbarrettalley

By Steve Spencer It’s no secret that Artificial Intelligence capabilities are growing exponentially. In fact, a study by Model Evaluation and Threat Research, a nonprof.... Read More
Argenia McGennis, Julie Zuidema

What Physician Practices Need to Know About Insurance Downcoding

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:44 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ansley Franco  Across the country, healthcare providers are raising concerns about a billing practice that can quietly reduce reimbursement for services they have alr.... Read More
Andrew Mears

Financial And Retirement Planning For Health Professionals

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:12 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman   Choosing a career in healthcare often means starting your professional life with a load of student debt. Getting from there to a retirement takes str.... Read More

The Wait Is Over: Information Blocking Enforcement Is Officially Here

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:11 pm by kbarrettalley

By Beth Neal Pitman and Miranda A. Franco   We were told it would arrive, heard it was on the brink, and now it is here. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (.... Read More
Cover for the April 2026 issue of Birmingham Medical News

April 2026

Apr 16, 2026 at 09:24 am by kbarrettalley

The April 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!