Wading into the Pool of Risk Bearing Reimbursement Models

Sep 18, 2018 at 03:58 pm by steve

Many Alabama providers participated in the Quality Payment Program in 2017, under MIPS (Merit Based Incentive Program). A handful participated in a MIPS APM (Alternative Payme.... Read More

Finding Balance

Sep 18, 2018 at 03:55 pm by steve

Retraining the Vestibular System to Prevent Falls One 80-year-old fractures a hip, which triggers a physical decline that leads to an early death. Another octogenarian still e.... Read More

Virtual Care In Alabama: Greater Access and Lower Cost

Sep 18, 2018 at 03:43 pm by steve

Telehealth hit a bump in its road to progress when the Office of Inspector General released the April 2018 Audit reporting errors in telehealth claims. This bump, however, sho.... Read More

Urology Centers Invest in Employees through Wellness Program

Sep 18, 2018 at 03:39 pm by steve

Jason Biddy, CEO of Urology Centers of Alabama, and Alisa Pugh, director of human resources, had a problem. Insurance costs for the practice were climbing and the health of th.... Read More

New all-in-one GI Endoscopy Center opens at St. Vincent's Birmingham

Sep 18, 2018 at 03:36 pm by steve

With the opening of its new GI endoscopy center, St. Vincent's Birmingham now boasts a 20,768-square-foot facility with all general and interventional endoscopy services in on.... Read More
November cover of Birmingham Medical News

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The November 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!

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The December 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!