Argenia McGennis, Julie Zuidema

What Physician Practices Need to Know About Insurance Downcoding

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:44 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ansley Franco  Across the country, healthcare providers are raising concerns about a billing practice that can quietly reduce reimbursement for services they have alr.... Read More
Newly designed PICU opened in March.

Children’s of Alabama Responds to Statewide Critical Care Needs

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:17 pm by kbarrettalley

Children’s of Alabama has opened a newly designed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). “This new unit addresses the increasing demand for pediatric critical car.... Read More
Craig Maynard, PhD

Researchers Identify Inflammatory Bacteria in Crohn’s

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:15 pm by kbarrettalley

The human intestine is home to trillions of microscopic organisms, including hundreds of species of bacteria. In most people, these bacteria coexist and contribute to a mutual.... Read More
Members of East Alabama Health's Nurse Residency Program.

East Alabama Health Creates Blueprint for Solving Workforce Shortages

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:14 pm by kbarrettalley

As workforce shortages challenge health systems, East Alabama Health (EAH) is using innovative strategies to recruit, train, and retain professionals. The initiatives prepare.... Read More

Potential Legal Risks Associated with Peptides

Apr 18, 2026 at 05:12 pm by kbarrettalley

By Angie Cameron Smith Introduction Peptides have emerged as one of the most rapidly evolving areas in modern medicine. According to those that promote the benefits of pepti.... Read More

June 2026

Jun 29, 2026 at 06:52 pm by kbarrettalley

The June 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!