Birmingham Medical News

The Art of Collecting Procedure Payments

Mar 19, 2018 at 05:03 pm by steve

"People don't think about their deductible and when the time comes, we have to educate them about their insurance," says Lisa Warren, CEO at Andrews Sports Medicine. "They're.... Read More

Finding Effective Staff Incentives

Mar 19, 2018 at 04:30 pm by steve

U.S. businesses spent $90 billion on non-cash incentives for staff in 2015. Only 26 percent of businesses offered any non-cash options. "The biggest obstacle to finding incent.... Read More

The Providers Role in the New Medicare ID Transition

Feb 14, 2018 at 10:57 am by steve

"The one thing doctors should be doing is making sure their patients have their address correct with Medicare," says Phillip Allen, billing service manager with MediSYS. "The.... Read More

Malpractice Premiums Trend Low

Feb 14, 2018 at 10:42 am by steve

A historic run of low medical malpractice premiums continues across the U.S., including in Alabama. "Of the companies that have rates filed in Alabama, I haven't seen a change.... Read More

Virtual Care in Alabama Now Available 24/7

Jan 23, 2018 at 02:47 pm by steve

Without moving an inch, anyone in Alabama can now use their phone, computer or tablet to connect virtually to a physician or nurse practitioner in minutes any time of day or n.... Read More