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. Staff6 days ago
Health Study links low Medicaid eligibility limits with lowered cancer survival Advocates with the American Cancer Society are urging state leaders to use federal relief funds to expand eligibility. Micah DanneyMay 26, 2021
Health Alabama has second fewest number fully vaccinated against COVID-19 Only Mississippi has fewer fully vaccinated residents. Alabama ranks third-lowest among those who have received at least one dose. Eddie BurkhalterMay 25, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey signs “vaccine passport” ban into law However, the law spells out no penalties for issuing such passports. Eddie BurkhalterMay 25, 2021
Health Vaccines are working, but fewer younger people are getting them, UAB physician says UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said COVID-19 statewide is improving, but it will take more work to get the remaining population vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2021
Health CDC: Fully vaccinated people can skip masks, social distancing, with exceptions The CDC said full vaccinated people can remove masks indoors and outdoors, no matter the crowd size. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Health Alabama opens Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to ages 12 to 15 Public health officials urge parents to get their children 12 and up vaccinated to ease a return to school next year and prevent outbreaks. Eddie BurkhalterMay 13, 2021
Health CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds A UAB physician says getting young people vaccinated is critical in the state's fight against COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey awards federal COVID aid to Huntsville, Colbert County Huntsville is set to use $1.5 million to aid people without housing while Colbert County plans to start a mobile health clinic. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Senior Services warns of new COVID vaccine survey scam The scam survey promises "free reward" that never arrives and charges a shipping fee, according to state officials. Eddie BurkhalterMay 12, 2021