2014 Article Archives

A Closer Look at LenSX

Jan 03, 2014 at 12:03 pm by steve

Laser Cataract SurgeryBefore Lasik, the thought of replacing a scalpel with a laser sounded a bit like replacing the Count of Monte Cristo’s sword with Luke Skywalker&rs.... Read More

Hungry Eyes

Jan 03, 2014 at 12:03 pm by steve

What You Eat Can Affect How Well You SeeThere’s more to eye nutrition than carrots—a lot more, according to research reported by the National Eye Institute. Findin.... Read More

Alabama Medicaid: The Move to a Managed Care Program (Part I)

Jan 03, 2014 at 12:03 pm by steve

On May 17, 2013, Governor Bentley signed into law Act 2013-261, Ala. Code §§ 22-6-150 et seq., which changes the Alabama Medicaid system from a fee-for-service to a.... Read More

Calling for Better Care: IVR Care Transition Systems

Jan 03, 2014 at 12:03 pm by steve

IVR Care Transition Systems recently launched an innovative telephone survey product that promises to reduce health care costs by helping hospitals, physicians and other healt.... Read More

Former Athlete Enjoys Sports Medicine

Jan 03, 2014 at 12:03 pm by steve

Tearing his ACL while water skiing gave this physician an inside perspective of his patients. “I’ve been there,” says Benton Emblom, MD, an orthopaedic surge.... Read More

February 2024

Feb 23, 2024 at 08:13 am by kbarrettalley

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