Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts
Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.”
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Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery.
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
A new Senate bill would prohibit PBMs from negative reimbursements and make other changes to protect independent pharmacies.
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
NIH is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. In 2023, the organization provided more than $35 billion in grants.
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.
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery is facing imminent closure after defaulting on $60 million in debt in September.
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Britt Introduces Bipartisan Legislation with Senators Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, Tina Smith to Expand Access to Maternal Health Care.
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
One federally funded ADMH program has sought to ease stress on residential psychiatric facilities and the criminal justice system.
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Tuberville himself has been highly critical of pharmaceuticals and has engaged in conspiratorial rhetoric.
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities.