The Wait Is Over: Information Blocking Enforcement Is Officially Here

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:11 pm by kbarrettalley

By Beth Neal Pitman and Miranda A. Franco   We were told it would arrive, heard it was on the brink, and now it is here. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (.... Read More
William McGowin, Inspirien general counsel, Margaret Nekic, CEO of Inspirien

Rising Medical Malpractice Payouts Drive Push for Tort Reform

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:10 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson      Medical professionals, insurance companies and government representatives are calling for tort reform, and warning that without it, Ala.... Read More
Aaron Fobian

Expanded Access to Functional Neurological Disorder Care Through Telehealth

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:09 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ansley Franco   For many patients living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), the path to diagnosis and treatment can take years. Symptoms may resemble serio.... Read More
One Wednesday night, the entire group took a bus to Top Golf.

HLA of Alabama Holds Winter Conference

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:06 pm by kbarrettalley

50 Year Anniversary By Steve Spencer  When the Healthcare Leaders Association of Alabama, formerly the Alabama MGMA, held their first conference, Gerald Ford was presid.... Read More
Kevin Bonner

Ambient listener AI Transforms Patient Visits

Apr 18, 2026 at 04:50 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson   Ambient clinical AI is now assisting doctors before, during, and after patient visits. Using the newest artificial intelligence, Cullman-based Syste.... Read More
Cover for the April 2026 issue of Birmingham Medical News

April 2026

Apr 16, 2026 at 09:24 am by kbarrettalley

The April 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!