UAB Patients Receive New Dissolving Heart Stent

Oct 10, 2016 at 05:37 pm by steve

Cardiologists at UAB Hospital are the first in Alabama to treat coronary artery disease patients with a new dissolving heart stent. The Abbott's Absorb bioresorbable vascular.... Read More

Easing into MACRA

Oct 10, 2016 at 05:37 pm by steve

On September 8th, Medicare announced two more ways to participate in the upcoming shift to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). "There are four different.... Read More

From Measuring "Clicks" to Measuring Performance

Oct 04, 2016 at 05:37 pm by steve

"For the times they are a-changin'" says Bob Dylan, and his advice, "then you better start swimmin' or you'll sink like a stone," could easily apply to providers floating in C.... Read More

30 Years of Saving Young Lives

Sep 09, 2016 at 02:19 pm by steve

In the critical hour after a life-threatening injury, trauma centers can make a life and death difference in helping patients survive. From the early days when emergency depar.... Read More

Hearts At Home

Sep 09, 2016 at 02:19 pm by steve

Learning your newborn has only one ventricle is frightening enough. Knowing that young life will be in your hands alone at home for months while awaiting a second, then a thir.... Read More

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