This #MensHealthAwarenessMonth we champion physicians who prioritize personalized care that empowers men to prioritize their health. More on how physicians are prioritizing connections with patients: alamedical.org/CM/Nav_Items/F… #YourCareisAtOurCore

At the 2024 Annual Session, we honored physicians who have made lasting contributions to the medical profession, or who have, in other ways, helped advance medicine’s role in society. Read about the award winners here: mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m…

Dr. Buddy Smith, Dr. Amanda Williams, Dr. Alexis Mason, Dr. Bill Schneider, Dr. John Meigs, and Dr. Jerry Harrison are committed to advancing healthcare in Alabama at the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting. We are proud to have them represent us as AMA delegates this year!

Physicians are their patients’ biggest allies and persevere through red tape to ensure patients receive the quality care they deserve. They are driven by connecting with patients, not battling with third parties. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=XG5Ufo… #YourCareisAtOurCore

Healthcare environments can often be overwhelming for patients, especially when facing illness or uncertainty about their health. Physicians are there to be patients’ biggest allies & ensure they receive the care they deserve. More: youtube.com/watch?v=JbGxy7… #YourCareisAtOurCore

Healthcare spending in the United States is projected to have risen 7.5% in 2023 to $4.8 trillion, outpacing the projected annual gross domestic product growth rate of 6.1%. Read more: reuters.com/business/healt…

Red tape & bureaucracy often stand in the way of fostering connections built on trust. It’s time to get back to the basics – a healthcare system built on the patient-physician relationship. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=XG5Ufo… #YourCareisAtOurCore #ALPhysiciansCare

Last week, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Ascension for UAB Health System Authority to assume ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in central Alabama. Read more: uab.edu/news/health/it…

In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, provider consolidation has become a significant trend with far-reaching implications. This article delves into the key aspects of this phenomenon - its impact on costs, quality of care, and market dynamics: kff.org/health-costs/i…

Decisions made by third parties are dramatically limiting the time physicians can spend with their patients. Watch these Alabama physicians discuss the burdens of red tape and prior authorization: youtube.com/watch?v=XG5Ufo…

One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital’s emergency services, but the move may cost newborns and pregnant women access to obstetric care. Read more: apnews.com/article/alabam…

Physicians and patients both know that the doctor-patient relationship is an essential part of quality care and spending time together plays an important role in making the best health care decisions. More: alamedical.org/CM/Nav_Items/F… #YourCareisAtOurCore

This #PreventiveHealthMonth we encourage patients to take ownership of their health by prioritizing critical health screenings and preventative care. Physicians are there to guide patients through every step of the way. Learn more: alamedical.org/CM/Nav_Items/F…

On July 31, the Medical Association and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners announced that applications are being accepted for an innovative program designed to increase the state’s number of doctors. Read more: alabamanewscenter.com/2024/08/05/ala…

Patients deserve to be treated by physicians with the years of experience required to provide care for tough diagnoses. During the 2024 legislative session, we opposed any scope of practice expansion that would fracture the physician-led health team model. #YourCareisAtOurCore

Public health experts have deployed a medical trailer to rural parts of the South to test & survey thousands of residents. The goal: to understand why the rates of heart & lung disease are dramatically higher there than in other states. Read more: aldailynews.com/heart-disease-…

Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Medical Association Board of Censors member, Brittney Anderson, M.D., to the board of trustees of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences. Read more: alabamamedicine.org/?p=8343

Physicians and patients both know that the doctor-patient relationship is an essential part of quality care and spending time together plays an important role in making the best health care decisions. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=hnK6R7… #YourCareisAtOurCore

Alabama doctors and patients frustrated with delays in care caused by insurance companies’ prior authorization process now have a new way to share their stories and promote change. Share your story at the website below: alfixpriorauth.com

Dr. Amanda Williams, President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, recently spoke out on Capitol Journal about a new campaign to reduce delays in patient care caused by prior authorizations. Watch the interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=czDovi…