The Challenges of a Rural Paramedic

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:06 pm by steve

Serving 30 years as a paramedic in rural Alabama has left John Reed, MPH, BSN, RN, with hard-earned insights concerning the difficulties faced in rural emergency medical servi.... Read More

HIPAA Patient Rights

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:50 am by steve

Although HIPAA is probably best known for its privacy and security provisions, it also affords certain essential rights to ensure that individuals have access to their medical.... Read More

Fagan Wants to Prevent Health Problems Before They Become an Issue

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:37 am by steve

All medical practices have been affected in some way by COVID-19, and Fagan Sports and Lifestyle Medicine practice is no exception. "Diet was an issue initially, when everyone.... Read More

Is It Time for Healthcare Professionals to Rate Insurance Companies?

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:32 am by steve

"Most people know more about their car insurance than their health insurance," says Jerry Golden, and he wants to change that. Golden oversees five medical practices in Alabam.... Read More

Pooling Helps Track COVID Testing for Returning College Students

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:29 am by steve

Before Alabama college students could return to campuses this fall, officials decided that the 200,000 students in the state would need to be tested within weeks of the start.... Read More
Cover of May 2026 issue of BMN

May 2026

Jun 04, 2026 at 01:19 pm by kbarrettalley

The May 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!