OIG Issues Another Favorable Gainsharing Opinion

Dec 06, 2006 at 04:56 pm by steve

On November 16, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health & Human Services once again indicated its willingness to approve gainsharing agreements under.... Read More

Ten Dynamics of the Physician-Hospital Relationship, Part Two

Dec 06, 2006 at 04:53 pm by steve

In the business of healthcare, the physician-hospital relationship is critically important, affecting the success of a medical center as well as the overall health of a commun.... Read More

Gene Therapy Making Comeback in Treating Melanoma and Parkinson's

Dec 06, 2006 at 04:51 pm by steve

New research into gene therapy has paid off with the first successful effort seen yet to fight cancer as well as two early-stage trials that point to a new method for treating.... Read More

National Associations Outline 2007 Advocacy Agendas

Dec 06, 2006 at 04:16 pm by steve

Amid a shifting political climate in Washington, national healthcare associations are already hard at work presenting their 2007 agendas to Congress. With key issues ranging f.... Read More

The Real-World Impact of Congressional Number Crunching

Dec 06, 2006 at 04:12 pm by steve

In June, MGMA sent its members a Medicare participation questionnaire. Of the 1,611 member practices representing more than 34,000 physicians who responded, 39 percent said th.... Read More

October 2025

Oct 29, 2025 at 01:48 pm by kbarrettalley

The October 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!