Medical Association of the State of Alabama

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office is closed.
Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Our normal business hours will resume tomorrow, May 26.

05/22/2026

Good news: registration for our next AL CME Update webinar is now open to everyone — no membership required!

Join us at noon on June 3. Register today: https://alamedical.inreachce.com/Details/Information/b94c6222-2fd0-4393-9eb4-42e7be4779eb

Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice: Legal Risks and the Evolving Standard of Care is a free live webinar featuring attorney Scott Salter, JD, of Starnes Davis Florie, LLP, covering the liability questions, documentation standards, and informed consent considerations every physician using AI needs to understand.

05/21/2026

Got expired or unused medication?
Stop by Anderson Family Care to safely and properly dispose of old medications and help keep our community safe!!

05/20/2026

AI tools are already shaping how medicine is practiced. But are you clear on the legal risks that come with them?

Join us June 3 at noon for our next free AL CME Update live webinar — Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice: Legal Risks and the Evolving Standard of Care — featuring attorney Scott Salter, JD, of Starnes Davis Florie, LLP.

Register today at: https://alamedical.inreachce.com/Details/Information/b94c6222-2fd0-4393-9eb4-42e7be4779eb

05/14/2026

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama today announced Vernon Barnett as its new executive director, marking the first leadership change in the role since 2014.

Barnett, who most recently served nine years as Alabama Revenue Commissioner, will assume the position on May 19. He succeeds Mark Jackson, who retired last month after 12 years leading the organization.

“The Medical Association represents thousands of physicians across our state, and I’m honored to step into this role,” said Barnett. “Physicians in Alabama are facing real challenges – from burdensome insurance requirements to workforce shortages, reimbursement pressures and a demanding legal environment. The Medical Association will continue to be a strong voice for doctors and a partner in improving access to high-quality care for patients.”

05/12/2026

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is aware of reports of hantavirus cases among persons who recently traveled on the MV Hondius cruise ship. ADPH, along with health officials at the CDC and other public health agencies are working together to monitor the situation and help people who may have been exposed. The U.S. public health system is prepared to identify and respond to cases if needed. ADPH has not identified any Alabama residents among persons on the cruise ship, and there are currently no known cases connected to Alabama.

Most importantly, the risk to the general public remains extremely low. Person‑to‑person transmission of Andes hantavirus is rare in the U.S. and is typically associated with contact with rodents, such as rats and mice, especially when exposed to their urine, droppings, or saliva. ADPH encourages residents to follow standard public health precautions when traveling and when cleaning areas where rodents may be present.

For additional information on hantavirus, visit alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/hantavirus.html.

05/12/2026

Dr. Nina Ford-Johnson, Medical Association president, and Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer for Alabama Public Health, talk about Hantavirus and what Alabama Physicians and Residents need to know about it.

05/12/2026

Reminder: We will be going Live at noon today for a discussion about Hantavirus

Alabama physicians and the public are invited to join us Tuesday, May 12 at noon CT for a Facebook Live conversation on hantavirus — what it is, what it means for Alabama, and what you need to know.

05/11/2026

Alabama physicians and the public are invited to join us Tuesday, May 12 at noon CT for a Facebook Live conversation on hantavirus — what it is, what it means for Alabama, and what you need to know.

05/05/2026

May is Senior Physicians Recognition Month, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama is proud to honor the physicians who have given a lifetime to Alabama medicine. Their dedication, mentorship, and service have shaped the health of our communities and the future of our profession. Thank you for everything you've done and continue to do.

05/05/2026

TOMORROW! Make sure you register here now: https://alamedical.inreachce.com/Details/Information/9f4eddef-cba5-4518-93fe-c838f0b59861

If you missed , our 2026 Webinar Series is giving you a chance to participate in one of the most popular tracks from that weekend! Join us on May 6 at noon for The Cure for the Common Scroll: Podcasting and Social Media in Medical Education and Practice.

Free to all members! Click the link to register now:
https://alamedical.inreachce.com/Details/Information/9f4eddef-cba5-4518-93fe-c838f0b59861