Health Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery is facing imminent closure after defaulting on $60 million in debt in September. Alex Jobin5 hours ago
Congress U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care Britt Introduces Bipartisan Legislation with Senators Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, Tina Smith to Expand Access to Maternal Health Care. Bill Britt1 day ago
Health Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds One federally funded ADMH program has sought to ease stress on residential psychiatric facilities and the criminal justice system. Wesley Walter2 days ago
Health Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services Tuberville himself has been highly critical of pharmaceuticals and has engaged in conspiratorial rhetoric. Alex Jobin5 days ago
Health Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2025
Health 30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays The coalition calling for an end to delays in patient care caused by prior authorizations has grown to 30 organizations. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
Health Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood operates only one clinic in Alabama, located in Birmingham. Wesley WalterJanuary 23, 2025
Health Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis Alabama leaders highlight progress in mental health crisis response but face challenges with access to services. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 21, 2025
Health Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3 This synthetic dye, also known as erythrosine, has been linked to cancer in laboratory animals. StaffJanuary 17, 2025
Health PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead The health provider warned of a funding crisis and a potential $228M reserve loss by 2027 amid rising medical costs. Wesley WalterDecember 4, 2024