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Learning The Rules Of Reimbursement

Sep 21, 2026 at 04:48 pm

By Laura Freeman “What am I doing wrong?” That’s the question Cheyenne Crowe says she hears most often. “Usually its either long-time physicians str.... Read More
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BlueCross BlueShield is Strengthening Alabama’s Healthcare Workforce with Scholarship Program

Sep 21, 2026 at 04:47 pm

By Lauren Johnson  While Alabama is facing a workforce shortage in various healthcare fields, BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama (BCBS) is addressing this issue by creating.... Read More
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Charging Patients Credit Card Processing Fees: What Is Permissible and What Is Prohibited

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:45 pm

Tracey Wilson MD   By Howard Bogard  As credit card processing fees continue to rise, many healthcare providers are exploring whether they can pass those costs.... Read More
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A Team Approach Opens New Paths to the Pediatric Skull Base

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:43 pm

By Steve Spencer   The skull base sits at one of the body’s most crowded intersections, where the nose and mouth meet the bottom of the brain. Tumors, birth defec.... Read More
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Boxing for Cancer

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:41 pm

By Laura Freeman   For psychiatrist Aaron Hawkins, MD, stepping back into the ring at 43 has been a refresher course in practicing what he teaches. “I tell pat.... Read More
Cover the Birmingham Medical News August 2026 issue

August 2026

Aug 19, 2026 at 09:51 am by kbarrettalley

The August 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!