Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government
The detailed plan utilized funding provided by the Rural Health Transformation Program, established this year by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Hospital closures
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
With only $2 million left, officials warned the city council that Jackson Hospital faced imminent closure without a critical loan to cover expenses.
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See recent postsAlabama lawmakers reenact Monty Python, minus the self-awareness
Medieval thinking, imaginary dragons, and a Legislature allergic to reality.
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See recent postsAlabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Since 2011, at least seven rural hospitals in Alabama have closed their doors for good.
Jackson Hospital and Clinic announces leadership appointments
These appointments mark a pivotal step in Jackson’s future as the hospital continues restructuring initiatives.
February 28, 2025
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Alabama's Medicaid expansion reluctance worsens financial strain, leaving over a dozen hospitals at risk, especially in rural areas facing operational challenges.
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See recent postsIt was never about the babies
Voters in this state, compelled by one fabricated, fictional rightwing crisis after another, ignored the everyday realities facing them.