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healthcare

Congress

Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits

The House passed a bill expanding healthcare, housing, education and support for veterans, now heading to the Senate.

November 20, 2024

AG Marshall argues employer health plans shouldn’t have to cover gender-affirming surgery

Gabriel Arkles says it’s “disheartening to see states advocating for the right to ... deny necessary healthcare to their citizens.”

October 2, 2024

Close up of woman expecting baby having appointment with doctor

Alabama is facing a labor and delivery crisis. The solution is right there

We know the solution to our labor and delivery problems. Our lawmakers lack the courage to implement it.

July 12, 2024

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.

February 23, 2024

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.

January 15, 2024

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.

October 19, 2023

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.

July 27, 2023

Proposed law puts your vision at risk

Optometrists play an important role in eye care, but they aren’t trained surgeons or even medical doctors.

May 16, 2023

Stethoscope tied in a knot around a fist full of money

PBMs harm patients and increase drug costs

PBMs put profits before medicine. It’s time Congress did something about it.

May 16, 2023

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.

March 17, 2023