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Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort

Committee members cited projected financial burdens when voting against legislation to require that hospitals publicize their ER physician availability.

February 26, 2026

L. Keith Granger recognized with Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame induction

The Alabama Hospital Association honored longtime leader L. Keith Granger for his decades of dedication to hospital quality and patient safety.

February 13, 2026

Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month

The $20 million tax credit cap for the Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program was fully met just one month after the program opened.

February 6, 2026

Alabama Hospital Association announces leadership transition

The Alabama Hospital Association announced a leadership transition, marking the first time a woman will lead the Association.

July 2, 2025

Senate Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to shutter Alabama hospitals

Experts warned that proposed Medicaid cuts would leave millions without coverage, with even greater cuts now threatening Alabama hospitals.

June 19, 2025

USA Health CEO Owen Bailey honored with Alabama Hospital Association’s Gold Medal

The highest honor from the Alabama Hospital Association was presented during their Annual Meeting.

June 19, 2025

House committee adds protections to bill authorizing ALFA health plans

Amendments to the bill ensure coverage for mental health and prescription drugs, plus protections from cancellation due to a medical event.

April 9, 2025

Alabama’s hospitals contribute over $25 billion annually to state economy

Hospitals across Alabama are responsible for sustaining 143,000 jobs statewide, according to a new report.

March 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Dumas honored as 2025 Alabama Hospital Association Trustee of the Year

Dumas is a distinguished East Alabama Healthcare Authority Board of Directors member.

February 11, 2025

Legislative committees set up ARPA funding for Tuesday vote

The bill would distribute about $772 million in federal funding primarily towards broadband expansion, water and sewer improvements and health care.

January 21, 2022