Medical Association of the State of Alabama

Driven by a passion for healing to save lives, physicians dedicate years to training to hone their expertise and skills. Physicians are committed to ensuring patients have the information they need to make the health care decisions that are right for them. #YourCareisatOurCore

“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. alreporter.com/2025/11/05/med…

What the government shutdown means for you and your doctor in Alabama: op-ed al.com/news/birmingha…

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. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

Meet the future of medicine! 🌟 This September, we’re spotlighting leaders from our Medical Student Section each week. Next up: Syed Fuzlullah, Vice Speaker of the MSS. #MedStudentSpotlight #MedicalStudents #FuturePhysicians #AlabamaMedicine #MedicalEducation

That sore throat or cough might not need antibiotics. Most common colds & respiratory infections are viral and get better with rest and fluids. Ask your provider: How can I treat the symptoms while my body heals? Learn more: alabamapublichealth.gov/hai/news.html. @BCBSofAlabama & @almedassoc

Meet the future of medicine! 🌟 This September, we’re spotlighting leaders from our Medical Student Section each week. Next up: Madison Hogans, Speaker of the MSS. #MedStudentSpotlight #MedicalStudents #FuturePhysicians #AlabamaMedicine #PhysicianLeaders #MedicalEducation

Congrats to Madison Hogans, our Medical Student Section Speaker, on being elected to the Beta Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. #AlphaOmegaAlpha #AOA #MedStudent #ALdocs medschoolwatercooler.blogspot.com/2025/09/senior…

Did you know antibiotics do not treat colds, flu, COVID-19, or other viruses? Antibiotics only treat infections caused by bacteria. Learn more at alabamapublichealth.gov/hai/news.html. - with @BCBSofAlabama and @almedassoc

Gun rights come with duty. #SuicidePreventionMonth: AL physicians on secure storage and 988, steps that save lives while respecting rights. Op-ed: al.com/news/2025/09/s… #GunSafety #988Lifeline

Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight bacterial infections, like strep throat, E. coli, or UTIs. They don’t treat viruses. Learn more at alabamapublichealth.gov/hai/news.html. - with @BCBSofAlabama and @almedassoc

Meet the future of medicine! 🌟 This September, we’re spotlighting leaders from our Medical Student Section each week. First up: Nikoleté Hurrinus, Chairman of the MSS. #MedStudentSpotlight #FutureDocs #AlabamaMedicine #MedicalStudents

📢 Labor Day Office Closure The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is closed today, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, with regular business hours. We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend!

“We really wanted to follow the guidelines by @drbreenheroes in order to be a wellbeing champion by removing intrusive language within our applications for our physicians to then get the help that they need,” @AlaMedBd member, Aruna Arora, M.D., said. wsfa.com/2025/08/24/ala…

New Policy Guidelines for Hospital Pricing Issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services By Angie Cameron Smith and Sara Petermann with Burr & Forman birminghammedicalnews.com/article/9249/n… #medicare #medicaid #skincancer #dermatology #cancer #birminghammedicalnews #healthcarenews

Health Insurers Deny 850 Million Claims a Year. The Few Who Appeal Often Win. #alpolitics wsj.com/health/healthc…

"This legislation raises concerns about the unintended consequences for adolescents who may not have stable family environments and could face barriers to accessing essential medical care, including mental health services." -- Mark Jackson, MASA ED. aldailynews.com/bills-would-ra…

Congratulations to our Board Member Dr. Aruna Thotakura Arora for being selected to @thisisalabama's Women Who Shape The State 2025! Read this year's full list here: thisisalabama.org/women-who-shap…

The trust and compassion physicians and patients have for one another is central to ensuring patients have the information they need to make the right decisions about their health. As partners in health, physicians make this happen. #YourCareisatOurCore

Medicare Advantage plans required prior authorizations about 125 times more often than regular Medicare in 2023, demonstrating the barriers MA patients face in accessing care. mcknights.com/news/ma-plans-… #alpolitics