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
Health Southern Research receives state funds to expand clinical trial access in Alabama “The new project at Southern Research has the potential to be a particular benefit for healthcare in rural communities,” Gov. Ivey said. StaffJune 30, 2023
Health City of Hoover unveils new development project While health and wellness will be a prime focus at Riverwalk Village, the development also will include a central greenspace with a variety of... StaffJune 29, 2023
Health Opinion | Fact check: Alabama is not protecting its babies It seems as if the only time our conservative politicians care about protecting children is when they say it for cheap votes. Josh MoonJune 29, 2023
Health New report: Medicaid expansion would improve maternal health in Alabama Nearly one in six Alabama women aged 18-44 lack health coverage, face other barriers to health care. Jacob HolmesJune 27, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Cannabis Commission faces a dilemma: A modest proposal The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission must now determine its path forward, and it seems apparent that the best solution is to admit failings and... Bill BrittJune 26, 2023
Health Opinion | The bungling of the medical marijuana licenses is hurting desperate Alabamians The long delays and many missteps of the Cannabis Commission are continuing the suffering of sick people who need relief. Josh MoonJune 26, 2023
Health “Cloaked in secrecy” applicant bemoans Cannabis Commission licensing process The company is hoping the commission brings the process out into the open so it and the public can better understand the licensing decisions... Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2023
Health UA receives $3.5 million to confront nursing faculty shortage One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2023
Health Breaking: Medical Cannabis Commission finds ‘potential inconsistencies’ in license scoring An independent review of the scoring metrics could lead to the commission choosing to award the licenses to different entities. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2023
Health Survey: Most prefer their employer-provided health coverage The poll found 63 percent of consumers are satisfied with their current employer-provided coverage. Patrick DarringtonJune 15, 2023