Health Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care HB89 provides prenatal care to low-income pregnant people, improving maternal health with an estimated $1 million annual cost. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 13, 2025
Health Thomasville Regional Medical Center closure intensifies Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis Financial challenges have plagued the hospital since it lost COVID-related federal aid in 2022. StaffSeptember 27, 2024
Health Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act The HOPE Act is looking to establish "mandates to cover" across all 50 states. Alex JobinSeptember 11, 2024
Health Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor Delays caused by prior authorization are a growing problem that leave frustrated patients stuck. StaffSeptember 5, 2024
Health CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee The CDC has awarded the grant to improve the Alabama Maternal Mortality Review Committee's functions over the next five years. Mary Claire WootenAugust 29, 2024
Health Here’s how Alabamians can fight insurance red tape that delays medical care A new online platform invites Alabamians to share their experiences with prior authorization problems. StaffAugust 28, 2024
Health Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant The hospital in Escambia County will purchase critical medical equipment with the funding, which was secured by Sen. Katie Britt. StaffAugust 26, 2024
Health Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage Qualified applicants will receive a permit to practice medicine under an Alabama-licensed physician. StaffAugust 1, 2024
Health ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year CHIP enrollment has increased in recent years and ADPH aims to boost funding from the General Fund by 61 percent in 2026. Mary Claire WootenJuly 17, 2024
Health FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies The country's largest pharmacy benefit managers are contributing to a rise in prescription drug prices. StaffJuly 10, 2024
Health Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies Reproductive healthcare advocacy organizations sound alarm about negative trends in Alabama healthcare, blaming recent restrictions on abortion and IVF. Chance PhillipsJune 17, 2024