Oak Street Health Arrives in Birmingham
By Jane Ehrhardt Published: March 14, 2022 Anita Varkey, MD A new type of primary care clinic has opened in Birmingham focused exclusively on seniors. “Oak Street Health’s mission is to rebuild healthcare as it should be, and we are passionate about bringing our unique model of care to older adults across the country,” says […]
The Princeton Baptist Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Center
By Laura Freeman Published: March 14, 2022 Surviving a serious cardiovascular event can be frightening, as a person comes face to face with her own mortality. Some people use the fear as motivation to power their rehabilitation efforts. For others, the anxiety can be immobilizing. Stepping on a treadmill may feel like walking a tightrope […]
The Princeton Baptist Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Center
By Laura Freeman Published: March 14, 2022 Surviving a serious cardiovascular event can be frightening, as a person comes face to face with her own mortality. Some people use the fear as motivation to power their rehabilitation efforts. For others, the anxiety can be immobilizing. Stepping on a treadmill may feel like walking a tightrope […]
Nephrology Associates Partners with Evergreen Nephrology to Transform Kidney Care
By Laura Freeman Published: March 14, 2022 “In a time of great advances in kidney care, it’s exciting to see Birmingham leading the way in both research and in how care is delivered. Specialty practices across the country are watching Nephrology Associates’ transition to value-based reimbursement. The process could become a standard model, and it […]
Nephrology Associates Partners with Evergreen Nephrology to Transform Kidney Care
By Laura Freeman Published: March 14, 2022 “In a time of great advances in kidney care, it’s exciting to see Birmingham leading the way in both research and in how care is delivered. Specialty practices across the country are watching Nephrology Associates’ transition to value-based reimbursement. The process could become a standard model, and it […]
OIG Allows Employer to Retain Profits from Employed Nurse Anesthetist in Surgery Center
By Nate Lykins and Denise Burke Published: March 11, 2022 The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) published an advisory opinion recently permitting a pain management practice to retain the profits it received from billing for the anesthesia services that an employed certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) provided at an […]
OIG Allows Employer to Retain Profits from Employed Nurse Anesthetist in Surgery Center
By Nate Lykins and Denise Burke Published: March 11, 2022 The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) published an advisory opinion recently permitting a pain management practice to retain the profits it received from billing for the anesthesia services that an employed certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) provided at an […]
Author Makes Case for Power of Belief – Alabama News
Author David Robson Joins Alabama News Rising to Discuss “The Expectation Effect” Posted: Mar 4, 2022 8:41 AM CST by David Lamb People who believe ageing brings wisdom live longer. Lucky charms really do improve an athlete’s performance. Taking a placebo, even when you know it is a placebo, can still improve your health. Welcome […]
UAB Hospital Receives Women’s Choice Awards
Published: February 8, 2022 The University of Alabama at Birmingham received nine 2022 Women’s Choice Awards, including being named one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experiences. UAB Hospital received numerous America’s Best Hospitals designations for women’s health practice areas, including: Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Breast Care Cancer Care Minimally Invasive Surgery Obstetrics Stroke Care […]
UAB Hospital Receives Women’s Choice Awards
Published: February 8, 2022 The University of Alabama at Birmingham received nine 2022 Women’s Choice Awards, including being named one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experiences. UAB Hospital received numerous America’s Best Hospitals designations for women’s health practice areas, including: Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Breast Care Cancer Care Minimally Invasive Surgery Obstetrics Stroke Care […]