Alabama women should not fight for reconstruction after cancer
Our responsibility as lawmakers is straightforward: when a law guarantees care, patients should be able to receive it.
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See recent postsThe broken healthcare system we’re too brainwashed to fix
We all know the American healthcare system is broken and about to get worse. Why do so many fight to keep from changing it?
Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension
“This is about more than numbers on a page. It’s about the lives and livelihoods of the people that I represent,” Sewell said.
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.
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
An Alabama medical advocacy coalition raised the alarm regarding potential Affordable Care Act premium increases, citing concerns for nearly half a million Alabamians.
PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs
The PEEHIP board navigated discussions on rising medical and pharmaceutical costs, reviewing budget allocations and future projections.
Prattville resident says city unlawfully offers healthcare benefits to part-time attorneys
A Prattville resident warned the City Council for two years about unlawfully providing healthcare benefits to part-time attorneys, citing state and federal violations.
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians
The bill offers a temporary healthcare option for over 100,000 Alabamians in the Medicaid coverage gap until the state expands.
May 9, 2025
Bill allowing Farmers Federation to offer health plans goes to governor
The legislation faced criticism over lack of oversight and protections for pre-existing conditions.
Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote
More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans.