Health

Rep. Sewell releases statement on start of ACA Open Enrollment

Last Friday, Sewell released a statement as over 450,000 Alabamians looked to enroll in health care coverage.

November 3, 2025

Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers

Bipartisan legislation prefiled for Alabama’s 2026 session would require insurance providers to fully cover prostate cancer screenings for at-risk populations.

Wesley Walter

October 21, 2025

Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard

A new report placed Alabama's Medicare performance among the ten worst states nationwide.

Wesley Walter

October 17, 2025

Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council

With only $2 million left, officials warned the city council that Jackson Hospital faced imminent closure without a critical loan to cover expenses.

Jacob Holmes

October 2, 2025

Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response

CVS Health discussed planned drone use for medical supply logistics and disaster response, aiming to boost out-of-hospital cardiac event survival rates significantly.

Wesley Walter

October 1, 2025

Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men

Advocacy groups said Livingston's bill is a crucial step toward improving prostate cancer treatment and reducing the cancer burden in Alabama.

Alex Jobin

September 29, 2025

Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy

Local pediatricians and OB-GYNs advised continued but careful Tylenol use during pregnancy, emphasizing evidence over political rhetoric.

Jacob Holmes

September 26, 2025

Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire

A new report found providers nationwide would face billions in lost revenues and uncompensated care spikes if Congress allows ACA subsidies to expire.

Wesley Walter

September 26, 2025

Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer affecting men.

September 25, 2025

Non-emergency medical transporters express frustration with Alabama Medicaid Agency

New flat reimbursement rates left non-emergency medical transporters struggling, with many seeing dramatic decreases in compensation for critical services.

Alex Jobin

September 23, 2025