Alabama One of America's Best Places to Practice…Medical Economics http://www.memag.com/ listed Alabama as one of America's Best Places to Practice. In the July 10 issue of Medical Economics, Alabama placed in their top ten picks. Alabama was recognized as the 8th best place for physicians to practice in America. In addition to Alabama being a great place to live, they attributed Alabama's physician popularity to below average cost-of-living and lower medical malpractice claims in 2007.