Jane Ehrhardt

UAB Performs First Robotic-Assisted Tracheobronchoplasty in Alabama

Jan 17, 2022 at 05:34 pm by steve

The precision of robot-assisted surgery has now become a life-saving option for tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) patients in Alabama. "It's going to extend the candidacy for this o.... Read More

PRF Reporting and Avoiding Audits

Oct 06, 2021 at 11:27 am by steve

The first Provider Relief Fund (PRF) reporting deadline of September 30 has come and gone. "But they have granted a 60-day grace period. No fines or penalties should be asse.... Read More

Tuscaloosa Changes Hospitalist Care

Oct 06, 2021 at 11:27 am by steve

Starting November 1, DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa will change their hospitalist care to coincide with their sister hospital Northport Medical Center, whose chan.... Read More

What's Missing in Emergency Disaster Plans

Oct 06, 2021 at 11:27 am by steve

Emergencies don't always come from disasters or cyberattacks. "One company I knew had clinics in strip malls," says Jeff Dance, MBA, executive director of Kassouf Healthcare.... Read More

Alabama Faces High Maternal Mortality Rate

Jul 16, 2021 at 03:30 pm by steve

In addition to having one of the highest rates of death in the nation from complications with pregnancy or childbirth, Alabama has a serious problem with mothers who die wit.... Read More

March 2024

Mar 20, 2024 at 11:19 am by kbarrettalley

Your March 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!