Business

Tracy Neal, MD, a cardiologist with CRMGCC

Cullman Internal Medicine First in State With CorVista

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

Machine Learning Bypasses Need for Some Invasive Procedures   By Jane Ehrhardt A new noninvasive diagnostic technology can quickly assess the likelihood of coronary ar.... Read More
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The Future of False Claims Act Qui Tam Provisions

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

By: Robin B. Mark On September 30, 2024, a federal district court in the Middle District of Florida dismissed a qui tam action under the False Claims Act (“FCA”).... Read More
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5 Things to Consider When Negotiating Business Associate Agreements

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

By Shalyn Watkins, Holland & Knight  Signing a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a standard practice for most healthcare providers and businesses. The Healt.... Read More

Five Things to Consider When Negotiating Business Associate Agreements

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

By Shalyn Watkins Signing a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a standard practice for most healthcare providers and businesses. The Health Insurance Portability and Accou.... Read More
Cooper Green Medical Center

New Cooper Green Welcomes Patients

Dec 16, 2024 at 08:55 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman From cornerstone to completion in less than two years, the new Cooper Green Medical Center opened with a ribbon cutting November 20. A phased move, departmen.... Read More

Feature Profiles

Ronald Orso, MD

Ronald Orso, MD

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

5,000 babies delivered, 50 years of medicine and four military medals   By Ansley Franco   Ronald Orso, MD still recalls visiting his sister and her husband, who.... Read More

Clinical

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Glaucoma Gains in VR and Lasers

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:10 pm by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt   Gaming has led to a new diagnostic tool for glaucoma. What normally has required a $35,000 to $50,000 machine to measure peripheral vision can no.... Read More
Image of a woman in bed with a worried expression because she can no sleep

Is An Untreated Sleep Disorder Putting Your Patient At Risk?

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:10 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman It doesn’t take years for a sleep disorder to kill. Aside from its lethal effects on heart disease, stroke, hypertension and other chronic killers, the.... Read More
Justin Malek, MD with illustration of adrenal glands on top of kidneys

Adrenal Surgery

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

Explaining the Options to Your Patient   By Laura Freeman  Sometimes the first sign of trouble is a set of labs that don’t make sense. Or it could be an inc.... Read More
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Emerging Research Shows Myofunctional Therapy can Improve Conditions Beyond Speech Issues

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnston Through myofunctional therapy, speech therapists are seeing improvements in patients with a number of issues, including sleep apnea, reductions in orthodon.... Read More
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Study Reveals a Potential New Treatment Option for People with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

Hidradenitis suppurativa, (HS) is a condition that causes chronic inflammation on the surface of the skin. It’s characterized by painful bumps that form under the skin a.... Read More
Birmingham Medical News November 2024 Cover

November 2024

Nov 26, 2024 at 01:11 pm by kbarrettalley

Your November 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!