Building and Retaining a Solid Billing Staff

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt   Administrators now spend more time handling recruitment, retention, and staffing shortages than before the pandemic. “These shortages and conti.... Read More

Refiling Claims Pays Off

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt Change Healthcare found that 86 percent of claims denials are likely avoidable, according to their 2020 Revenue Cycle Denials Index. It also found that provi.... Read More

OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion About Online Health Directories and Advertisements

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Angie Cameron Smith Does your practice pay to advertise in online directories? Or do you contract with a website to allow patients to book appointments or look for service.... Read More

Youth Baseball Injuries to be Aware Of

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Michael Ellerbusch, MD   Ah, baseball. Few things are more enjoyable than watching your child play America’s favorite pastime. However, baseball is not all fun.... Read More

Tick-Borne Diseases and Outdoor Adventures: Navigating Risks with Knowledge and Safety

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Bertha Hidalgo, PhD   As an epidemiologist, I believe in the power of knowledge to promote public health and prevent disease. In today's blog post, we will explore t.... Read More
Cover image of the March 2025 issue of Birmingham Medical News

March 2025

Mar 18, 2025 at 08:15 am by kbarrettalley

Your March 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!