Medicaid Begins Setting Rules for RCOs

May 14, 2014 at 04:11 pm by steve

On April 4, another legal layer to introducing Regional Care Organizations (RCO) into Alabama officially hit the books. Senate Bill 459 set the stage for publication of rules.... Read More

May 2014

May 14, 2014 at 04:11 pm by steve

MedSnap Launches Verify Services According to estimations by the National Crime Prevention Council as much as 10 percent of all pharmaceuticals in the global supply chain mig.... Read More

Update on Medicare’s Recovery Audit Program

Apr 08, 2014 at 02:05 pm by steve

As many physicians now realize, Recovery Audit Contractors ("RAC") hired by Medicare have turned their attention from hospitals and are now actively pursuing claims submitted.... Read More

Genetics and the Environment Work Together in the Development of Allergies

Apr 08, 2014 at 02:05 pm by steve

Seasonal allergies are responsible for a large part of an allergist’s patient population throughout the year, especially in spring and fall. “Some patients have ye.... Read More

Predicting the Risk of Subsequent Insect Stings

Apr 08, 2014 at 02:05 pm by steve

The majority of people who are stung by an insect for the first time do not have a life-threatening allergic reaction to the venom. However, the type of reaction you have to t.... Read More

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January 2026

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The January 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!