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The Office for Civil Rights Announces Additional Help with Fighting COVID-19

Feb 10, 2021 at 09:32 am by steve

On January 19, 2021, the Office for Civil Rights ("OCR") at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") announced that it will exercise its enforcement discreti.... Read More

HHS Issues Fraud Alert on Remuneration with Healthcare Companies Speaker Programs

Jan 12, 2021 at 01:31 pm by steve

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Special Fraud Alert from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) highlighting the fraud and abuse risks associated w.... Read More

Hospital Price Transparency Rule - January 1, 2021 Effective Date

Jan 12, 2021 at 01:29 pm by steve

As if hospitals don't have enough challenges with the fallout from COVID-19, they also need to comply with the new Hospital Price Transparency Rule (See 45 C.F.R. Part 180) wh.... Read More

Alabama Nurses Miss Out on CARES Act Funding

Jan 12, 2021 at 01:24 pm by steve

In September 2020, the state of Alabama was awarded $1.8 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act money to support health care organizations and.... Read More

PATHS Offers Rural Providers Access to Pediatric Mental Health Training

Jan 12, 2021 at 01:16 pm by steve

Children's of Alabama, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Mental Health, has found a way to help physicians facing the shortage of pediatric mental health providers.... Read More

January 2026

Jan 16, 2026 at 09:22 am by kbarrettalley

The January 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!
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February 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

The January 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!