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Healthcare expansion, lack of communication threaten gambling legislation
The week ended with seemingly much disarray surrounding the gambling legislation, but optimism remains that a deal can be reached.
VOICES for Alabama’s Children sets healthcare, mental health as 2024 priorities
Among other priorities, VOICES is prioritizing support for closing the healthcare coverage gap, including supporting Medicaid expansion.
New report recounts checkered history of Alabama’s prison healthcare provider
The company took advantage of a complicated bankruptcy process to shed liabilities and lawsuits against it for inadequate care.
New law addressing Alabama’s doctor shortage takes effect Aug. 1
The bill accelerates processes for out-of-state and international physicians to begin practicing in the state.
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See recent postsProposed law puts your vision at risk
Optometrists play an important role in eye care, but they aren’t trained surgeons or even medical doctors.
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See recent postsPBMs harm patients and increase drug costs
PBMs put profits before medicine. It’s time Congress did something about it.
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital.
Robin Stone named executive director of Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers
The Alliance represents public and private organizations that provide healthcare benefits.
February 28, 2023
Billion dollar prison healthcare contract halted after claims of “undue influence”
YesCare was awarded the $1.06 billion contract, despite not being the lowest bidder. Questions linger about several aspects of the bid process.