Business

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

William McGowin, Inspirien general counsel, Margaret Nekic, CEO of Inspirien

Rising Medical Malpractice Payouts Drive Push for Tort Reform

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:10 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson Medical professionals, insurance companies and government representatives are calling for tort reform, and warning that without it, Ala.... Read More

One Wednesday night, the entire group took a bus to Top Golf.

HLA of Alabama Holds Winter Conference

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:06 pm by kbarrettalley

50 Year Anniversary By Steve Spencer When the Healthcare Leaders Association of Alabama, formerly the Alabama MGMA, held their first conference, Gerald Ford was presid.... Read More

Wound Care and Skin Substitute Investigations and Recoupments Increase Drastically

Mar 22, 2026 at 09:57 pm by kbarrettalley

By Jim Hoover Over the past 18 months, regulatory oversight, government investigations and recoupment actions relating to wound care, generally, and skin substitutes,.... Read More

Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Tax Credit Reaches Cap in First Month

Mar 22, 2026 at 09:43 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay The Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Tax Credit program became effective in January, and in just a month, the $20 million cap was reached, closing.... Read More