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Medicaid Overdose: Bigger is not Better

By Brandon Demyan Much has been made about the continual refusal by Governor Robert Bentley to expand Medicaid. In the push to pass the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), President Obama explained in 2009 that “we can’t simply put more people into a broken system that doesn’t work.” Medicaid was originally created to … Continued
March 4, 2014

Doctor’s Note: I Have Deep Concerns About Ala. HB 31

By Robert W. Rebar MD Birmingham, Alabama As a doctor, I felt it necessary to express deep concerns about Alabama House Bill 31. HB 31 would bar employers from disciplining health care professionals who refuse to provide care, even if a patient’s health is in serious jeopardy. It would also prevent the patient from taking … Continued
February 17, 2014

Bill to Protect Healthcare Providers Licenses Passes Senate Health Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There was a time in this country when doctors, dentists, optometrists, and chiropractors were independent businessmen who saw the patients that they wanted to see and they and their patients set the price for their services on the free market.  Then health insurance companies began to set the prices … Continued
January 23, 2014

Statement on the Governor’s State of the State Address Regarding Medicaid Expansion

By The Alabama’s BEST Coalition On Tuesday, The Governor focused a major part of his State of the State address on Medicaid and his concerns about expanding the program.  While we adamantly disagree with the Governor’s decision not to expand Medicaid, we did find several areas on which we fully agree.  In fact, several of … Continued
January 16, 2014

Senate Democrats Remind Governor Bentley that Alabama Must Expand Medicaid

Staff Report Today is a significant day for Americans because it marks the first day in history that citizens are able to enroll for health care coverage made possible by the Affordable Care Act. While many individuals will have new opportunities for health care, Alabamians who live below the poverty level will have no new … Continued
October 2, 2013

Rogers Asks Harry Reid To Repeal Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday Congressman Mike Rogers sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) from Nevada, urging him to bring a full repeal vote of the Affordable Care Act to the Senate Floor. Representative Rogers states in his letter, “As you know, the United States House of Representatives … Continued
July 11, 2013

Rogers Speaks Out on Obamacare

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) from Saks recently announced in a written statement that he was going to continue to fight against Obamacare as more of the law is implemented on American families and businesses. Rep. Rogers said. “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is … Continued
May 13, 2013

Obamacare Anniversary Refocuses Attention on Health Care Law’s Flaws

By U.S. Representative Jo Bonner March 23, 2013, marked the third anniversary of the signing of President Obama’s signature legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  As “Obamacare,” continues to move toward full implementation less than a year from now, its impact on the cost of health care for employers and employees is steadily … Continued
April 1, 2013

Obamacare Celebrates Third Birthday: Few Are Celebrating

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Barack H. Obama was elected in 2008 promising to increase American’s access to healthcare.  He promised that Americans would not be forced to purchase health insurance if they did not want it.  He promised that if you like your current plan you would get to keep it.  And … Continued
March 25, 2013

Stop Playing Politics With Peoples’ Lives!

By House Minority Leader Craig Ford I don’t envy Gov. Bentley. He has a tough job to do, and has had to make some tough choices over the past two years. But one of the choices he has made should not have been tough at all. And, yet, he took months to make his choice, … Continued
January 1, 2013