health care

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.

February 20, 2024

I hope our elected leaders in Washington will stand with Alabama’s business owners and our hard-working employees.

November 10, 2023

Voters in this state, compelled by one fabricated, fictional rightwing crisis after another, ignored the everyday realities facing them.

November 1, 2023

Dr. Furnie Johnston, who passed away a few weeks ago at 94, brought specialized medicine to Dothan.

November 1, 2023

More than 8,450 students were enrolled in registered nursing and licensed practical nursing programs at Alabama’s community colleges.

September 13, 2023

This unfair billing system works against patients. It puts prices out of reach for those most in need.

August 8, 2023

We have no ideas about fixing health care or public education or rampant pollution. But we've got plenty of awful schemes.

July 31, 2023

One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025.

June 23, 2023

The bill ensures patients at health care facilities can be visited by at least one caregiver each day for a minimum of two hours.

April 7, 2023

The four-year plan aims to propel Alabama to become a national leader in innovation, workforce development, healthcare and economic growth.

March 24, 2023