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Federal and State Actions

WebFederal & State Laws Specific Laws and Information Related to the Coronavirus Pandemic Federal Authority for Isolation & Quarantine Under section 361 of the Public Health …

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Medical Association Unveils ‘Your Care is at Our Core,’ …

Web83% of Alabamians Agree: Doctor-Patient Relationship is ‘Central’ to Health A strong bond between doctors and patients leads to better health care, say Alabama …

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Dr. Regina Benjamin: A Trailblazer in Medicine Honored with the …

WebIn the realm of healthcare, the name Dr. Regina Benjamin resonates as a beacon of inspiration and change. As the first African American President of the Medical …

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Physician Resources

Web99% of Alabama's COVID Deaths from January to June were Unvaccinated. Almost all of Alabama’s COVID deaths from January through June were among unvaccinated people, …

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2024 Advocacy Agenda

WebAs the professional association for some 7,000 physicians of all specialties in Alabama, theMedical Association of the State of Alabama exists to serve, lead, and unite …

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2023 Legislative Recap

Web2023 Legislative Recap. commenced new leadership in the House and also brought in 36 newly elected freshmen to the Legislator. With all the new faces in the …

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Preparing for Alabama’s Medicaid Unwinding Process

WebAs the Medicaid unwinding process continues in Alabama, providers can stay up-to-date on Alabama Medicaid’s Alerts Webpage. Kelli Fleming is a Partner at Burr & …

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Is it the End of Non-Compete Agreements for Alabama Healthcare

WebBy: Howard Bogard and Matthew Scully, Burr & Forman Under Alabama statutory law, “professionals” are exempt from non-compete agreements, which serve to …

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Free AQAF Assistance: Transition to MACRA’s Quality Payment …

WebThe Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation (AQAF), located in Birmingham, is a nonprofit consulting firm providing quality improvement assistance to the health care …

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Ethical and Legal Considerations for Caring for Patients Under the

WebBy: Jessie Bekker, Burr & Forman, LLP. In 2021, Alabama became one of thirty-eight states to legalize the medicinal use of cannabis. Though Alabama has yet to …

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Honoring Dr. Jefferson Underwood

WebIn 2018, Dr. Underwood became the first African-American male to serve as President of the Medical Association. He previously served the Association as President …

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2022 Advocacy Agenda FINAL

WebSpecific Policies Supported For 2022 , the Association specifically supports: Extending Medicaid coverage for qualifying mothers to 12 months postpartum as recommended by …

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PIPA Open Enrollment During October

WebThe Physicians Insurance Plan of Alabama through Blue Cross Blue Shield is available for qualified* members of the Medical Association providing you, your family …

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Physician Workforce Act Addresses Alabama’s Doctor Shortage So …

WebBy Julia M. Boothe, M.D. If it seems you are having to to wait longer to get a doctor appointment than you used to, it’s not your imagination. Alabama is experiencing …

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2020 Legislative Session

WebMaternal Health Awareness Day: The House of Representatives has introduced a resolution ( HJR115) which designates Mother’s Day (May 10, 2020) as “Maternal Health …

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How Are HIPAA Breaches Impacting Alabama

WebHIPAA enforcement reached an all-time high in 2018, with financial settlements ranging from $100,000 to $16,000,000. The Department of Health and …

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2022 Legislative Recap

Web2022 Legislative Recap. The last regular session of a quadrennium (four year election cycle) is historically a non-controversial session. The 2022 Regular Session, however, was …

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