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 ASU to hold COVID vaccination clinics for Hyundai workers ASU has secured 2,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for the Friday and Saturday clinics. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021
Health Governor issues order amending student distancing guidelines Ivey's order reflects a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline change last week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 23, 2021
Health Walmart hasn’t yet updated COVID vaccine site to reflect Alabama eligibility Eligibility expanded to those 55 and older, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other workers on Monday. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2021
Health Alabama Supreme Court upholds dismissal of lawsuit over mask order The justices wrote that the plaintiffs failed to provide proof that they'd been injured as a result of the mask order. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 19, 2021
Health Governor announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics Beginning March 23, mobile vaccination teams will rotate through designated counties. StaffMarch 18, 2021
Health Alabama health officials issue St. Patrick’s Day warning The Alabama Department of Public Health urges against indoor gatherings and suggests celebrating virtually or within households. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 16, 2021
Health Governor orders flags at half-staff in honor of lives lost to COVID Saturday marks one year since the state's first confirmed case. Since then, more than 10,000 Alabamians have died. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Alabama to expand vaccine eligibility on March 22 People 55 and older and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon qualify for a vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Groups call on Alabama to expand Medicaid after COVID aid brings back incentives The aid package signed into law by President Biden on Thursday removes the major barrier to expansion, advocates say. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Health Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021