Medical Association of the State of Alabama

11/18/2025

Congratulations to this year's Underwood Minority Scholarship recipients, Bria Gamble and Jaleah Wiggins.

The Underwood Minority Scholarship Award is named in honor of Dr. Jefferson Underwood, III, a Montgomery physician who was the first African-American man to serve as the Association’s president. African-American students who are already attending medical and osteopathic school or who have been accepted to school are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

11/17/2025

The Medical Student Section and the Minority Physician Section are excited to host a virtual mentorship panel designed specifically for medical students.

Join us on November 20th at 6 pm for an interactive Zoom session where students can connect with physician leaders who will share insight on professional development, their experiences in medicine, and building meaningful mentor–mentee relationships.

Zoom link: https://uab.zoom.us/j/8847364014?omn=89917856204

11/17/2025

We are officially ONE WEEK from our FREE upcoming event, Caring for Caregivers!

Caring for Caregivers: Addressing Su***de in the Healthcare Workforce
📅 November 21, 2025
📍 The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, Montgomery, AL

This event will be a powerful afternoon dedicated to supporting those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. This event brings together healthcare professionals and experts to explore practical strategies, proven approaches, and impactful discussions around su***de prevention and mental well-being in the healthcare workforce. Together, we’ll learn how to create a culture of care, resilience, and hope - because the health of our caregivers matters.

Learn more & register: https://vitalalabama.com/training-events/in-person/caring-for-caregivers/

3.25 CE/CME approved for physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, counselors, and social workers.

11/17/2025

The Alabama Delegation is attending the American Medical Association Interim Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland this week.

11/06/2025

The 2025 Rural Primary Care Summit brought more than 120 physicians, hospital leaders, legislators, and educators together in Birmingham to identify practical, community-driven solutions to sustain rural health care across the state.

The event, organized by the UAB Heersink School of Medicine in partnership with the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP,) Alabama Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network, and Medical Association of the State of Alabama (MASA), focused on strengthening rural health through education, innovation, policy, and partnerships.

Anupam Agarwal, M.D., dean of UAB's Heersink School of Medicine, gives welcoming remarks. The 2025 Rural Primary Care Summit brought more than 120 physicians, hospital leaders, legislators, and educators together in Birmingham to identify practical, community-driven solutions to sustain rural health...

11/05/2025

“Our goal is to make it easier for doctors to care for patients without unnecessary barriers,” said Dr. Mark LeQuire, president of the Medical Association. “These changes are a big step forward for timely care, especially for patients with chronic conditions.”

The changes aim to ensure less paperwork for chronic conditions and no surprise denials.

11/04/2025

This FREE course is designed for physicians, certified registered nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, physician assistants, nurses, counselors, and social workers who are interested in their own well-being and supporting the total health and well-being of their patients.

Register here: https://www.alamedical.org/iCore/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=VITAL&WebsiteKey=dc3f7bf1-749b-444d-986f-1876aef66618

11/03/2025

"Every time Washington shuts down, real people pay the price. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been forced to halt many of its regular operations. New claims are being held, payments are delayed and updates to Medicare payment policies have been suspended. For hospitals, this can create short-term strain. For small, independent practices — the backbone of rural healthcare in Alabama — it can be devastating." -- Dr. Nina Ford-Johnson, president elect, Medical Association of the State of Alabama.

Alabama has already lost far too many physicians, particularly in rural areas. More than 60 of our counties are federally designated health-professional shortage areas.

10/21/2025

“We’re encouraged by the decline in overdose deaths, but we can’t let up,” Dr. Mark LeQuire, president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama said. “Every pill turned in is one less that can harm someone.”

Expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs can be dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands. This Saturday, take a moment to safely dispose of those leftover meds.

10/20/2025

This event brings together healthcare professionals and experts to explore practical strategies, proven approaches, and impactful discussions around su***de prevention and mental well-being in the healthcare workforce.

Register here:
https://vitalalabama.com/training-events/in-person/caring-for-caregivers/

10/14/2025

The practice of automatic downcoding seems to have taken off in the last few years, as health care costs soar and insurance companies use third party vendors and AI programs to reduce costs.

Doctors say insurers are automatically downgrading their claims and paying less. Insurers say it’s their duty to prevent overbilling.

10/10/2025