AAPS Raises Alarm over Sham Peer Review

Mar 30, 2007 at 10:49 am by steve

Dr. Lawrence Huntoon is a man on a mission. For years now, he has been on call to groups around the country, willing to raise a cry against the abuses of a peer review syst.... Read More

MGMA Winter Conference

Mar 30, 2007 at 10:39 am by steve

The Medical Group Management Association of Alabama held its annual Winter Conference at the Wynfrey in early March, with 240 practice administrators and 62 exhibitors in atte.... Read More

Leading Surgeons Discuss Vertebroplasty Options for VCFs

Mar 30, 2007 at 10:35 am by steve

In recent months, much has been discussed about the advances and advantages of kyphoplasty to repair vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). However, vertebroplasty, which res.... Read More

Uterus Transplant Raises Ethical Questions

Mar 30, 2007 at 10:27 am by steve

Times are changing in reproductive health. Now, post-hysterectomy women or women who are barren due to injury or illness may be able to have a baby by not only using someone e.... Read More

The Stark And Anti-kickback Regulations for Electronic Prescribing Systems

Mar 05, 2007 at 02:36 pm by steve

On August 8, 2006, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), collectively the "DHHS," issued two new safe harbors under t.... Read More

October 2025

Oct 29, 2025 at 01:48 pm by kbarrettalley

The October 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!