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 named vaccine site, will focus on underserved community The university will vaccinate its health care workers and safety personnel, and then partner with the Montgomery Housing Authority. Josh MoonJanuary 27, 2021
Health Officials caution against dropping guard as COVID numbers dip At one point last week, just 39 of the state’s approximately 1,600 ICU beds were available. Vaccine supply remains low. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 22, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey extends mask order, but COVID-19 vaccine supply is low Dr. Scott Harris said hospitals "by and large are out" of vaccines and largely only have enough for required second doses. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 vaccine supply in question A UAB doctor said the hospital could do more, if it had more vaccine. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 21, 2021
Health Alabama’s vaccination reporting problems could threaten future shipments, but fixes underway Dr. Karen Landers said earlier plans for an online registration portal didn't come to fruition, but it could be online within two weeks. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 19, 2021
Health Ivey asks for patience from public on COVID vaccine "We will get shots in the arm and off the shelf. In the meantime, be patient," Ivey said. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 19, 2021
Health The federal government promised additional vaccine doses. They’re not coming An Alabama Department of Public Health spokesman said the federal government's inconsistent flow of vaccines makes planning difficult. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 16, 2021
Health Alabama officials working to ID missed COVID-19 deaths It will be some time before we can truly understand the death and destruction caused by COVID-19. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 15, 2021
Health Alabama to begin vaccinating people 75 and up, first responders on Jan. 18 The move is the first such expansion since the state began administering vaccines last month. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 8, 2021
Health COVID-19 hospitalizations continue surge as state awaits impact of New Year’s Hospitals statewide continue to see record numbers of COVID-19 patients, as new cases mount and vaccine disbursement lags. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 7, 2021