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Jeana Ross, a Republican from Guntersville and supported by ALAPAC, is the newest member of the Alabama House. From 2012 to 2020, Ross led Alabama’s award-winning Department of Early Childhood Education. Under her leadership, state funding for pre-K classrooms saw a significant boost, expanding from 217 to 1,250 classrooms across all 67 counties—a remarkable 470%…

Dr. Regina Benjamin: A Trailblazer in Medicine Honored with the Samuel Buford Word Award

Feb 14, 2024

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in Education, Health, Uncategorized

In 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 Association of the State of Alabama and the 18th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Benjamin’s illustrious career is marked by a profound commitment to service, advocacy,…

Discussions with Decision Makers: Justice Greg Cook

Nov 9, 2023

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Justice Gregory Carl Cook (“Greg”) was elected to the Supreme Court in 2022. Justice Cook is the son of Gene and Dottie Cook and is from Florence, Alabama. From an early age, his parents instilled in him faith, the value of hard work, and the importance of public service. Justice Cook attended Duke University on…

Discussions with Decision Makers: Justice Will Sellers

Oct 12, 2023

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Justice William B. Sellers was appointed by Governor Kay Ivey in May 2017 to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Alabama. Justice Sellers received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hillsdale College in 1985, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama in 1988, and a Masters of Laws in Taxation from New…

Discussions with Decision Makers: Justice Jay Mitchell

Sep 15, 2023

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Justice James L. “Jay” Mitchell was elected to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2018. Before serving on the Supreme Court, Justice Mitchell was an accomplished litigation attorney with Maynard, Cooper & Gale (now Maynard Nexsen). During his time in private practice, he tried a number of complex cases to verdict, successfully handled appeals, and obtained…

Mobile Physician Becomes New President of Medical Association of the State of Alabama

May 10, 2023

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Dr. George Koulianos sworn in during Association’s annual meeting George Koulianos, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., of Mobile was sworn in as the new President of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama during the Association’s annual meeting on Saturday, April 29th in Huntsville. Dr. Koulianos is the founder and medical director of The Center for Reproductive…

OIG Unveils Telehealth Toolkit to Analyze Program Integrity Risks

May 10, 2023

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By: Jim Hoover, Burr & Forman, LLP Over the course of the last year, audits of telehealth services and the associated claims data has continued to increase. As a result, it may be useful for physician practices to conduct a compliance review of the telehealth claims they submitted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Physician Workforce Act Addresses Alabama’s Doctor Shortage So Patients Get the Care They Need

May 1, 2023

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By 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 a physician shortage, and the results can be far worse than a mere inconvenience for your schedule. The physician shortage means patients are experiencing…

New DEA Requirements for Prescribers of Controlled Substances

Mar 29, 2023

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