Patient advocacy groups call on governor to close the coverage gap
Recent studies show nearly half of Alabama workers do not get employer-sponsored health insurance.
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See recent postsDelinking hurts hard-working Alabama employees
I hope our elected leaders in Washington will stand with Alabama’s business owners and our hard-working employees.
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See recent postsIt was never about the babies
Voters in this state, compelled by one fabricated, fictional rightwing crisis after another, ignored the everyday realities facing them.
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See recent postsDr. Furnie Johnston, pioneer doctor
Dr. Furnie Johnston, who passed away a few weeks ago at 94, brought specialized medicine to Dothan.
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
More than 8,450 students were enrolled in registered nursing and licensed practical nursing programs at Alabama’s community colleges.
September 13, 2023
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See recent postsCorporate hospitals are creating an unfair billing system that hurts patients
This unfair billing system works against patients. It puts prices out of reach for those most in need.
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See recent postsSomething terrible? Alabama’s got a scheme for that
We have no ideas about fixing health care or public education or rampant pollution. But we've got plenty of awful schemes.
UA receives $3.5 million to confront nursing faculty shortage
One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025.
House sends bill creating healthcare visitation rights to Ivey’s desk
The bill ensures patients at health care facilities can be visited by at least one caregiver each day for a minimum of two hours.
Business Council of Alabama announces “Renew Alabama”
The four-year plan aims to propel Alabama to become a national leader in innovation, workforce development, healthcare and economic growth.
March 24, 2023