OPERATION OF A NONPROFIT PHYSICIAN GROUP PRACTICE CLOSELY AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM. HSF CONSISTS OF ALMOST 1,703 FACULTY, FELLOWS AND PHYSICIANS OFFERING SERVICES IN 33 SPECIALTIES. THESE SERVICES ARE REINFORCED BY THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF UAB'S ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTER, RESULTING IN STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE.