healthcare

Legislature

Bill requiring in-person doctor visit after four Telehealth sessions teed up for House

The in-person visitation requirement drew criticism from telemedicine lobbyists during a public hearing.

April 1, 2022

It is the first piece of legislation regulating digital access to healthcare for Alabamians.

March 30, 2022

Doctors who have treated patients with medicine including Ivermectin and hydrochloryquine spoke in support of the bill.

March 17, 2022

The pandemic made it clear that more Americans need the opportunity to access quality, affordable health coverage.

December 9, 2021

Commission member Blakemore said it's crucial to maintain price transparency and breaks down what makes cannabis products work.

November 22, 2021

We routinely break our promises to America's veterans, and there's no better example of this than our mental health care failures.

November 12, 2021

With the state dictating that license applications be available by September 2022, the commission has a tight deadline.

November 12, 2021

A critical program that ensures working families don’t go broke trying to stay healthy is set to expire this fall.

October 27, 2021

Two Washington think tanks have released findings about the future of health insurance subsidies and access to care.

October 11, 2021

The bill still has to pass on the House floor and in the Senate.

September 16, 2021