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Shelby supports Trump’s opioid policy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., announced that he supports President Donald Trump’s declaration of a public health emergency in regard to opioid addiction: “I applaud the President and his Administration on their efforts to end the opioid epidemic,” Sen. Shelby said. “This is a real emergency, and it affects … Continued
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October 30, 2017

A Brief Comparison of Medicaid Services in Four Southern States

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama lawmakers often hear that the State’s Medicaid program only provides the most basic services to its people. Comparing the most recent data on Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee, collected by The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation for FYI 2012, three of these southern states are similar in their … Continued
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September 20, 2016

Alabama Will Participate in Learning Lab to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, September 12, 2016 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that Alabama has been selected to participate in a National Governors Association learning lab to help combat the growing opioid epidemic. Gov. Bentley said, “As a physician, and as a governor, I understand the importance of fighting prescription drug … Continued
September 14, 2016

Governor Bentley Signs Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion Bills

Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Monday held a ceremonial signing for three bills aimed at decreasing the abuse of prescription drugs in Alabama. “Used properly under a physician’s direction, pain relievers and other prescription drugs bring much-needed comfort to many Americans, but their abuse is a serious and growing threat,” Governor Bentley … Continued
August 6, 2013

HHS Announces that Medicare Advantage Enrollment Is Expected to Increase by 11 Percent

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the United States Health and Human Services Department (HHS) announced in a written statement that enrollment in the Medicare Advantage (MA) program is projected to increase by 11 percent during the next year and that premiums will remain steady. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said, “Thanks to the Affordable … Continued
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September 21, 2012

Bill Allowing PEEHIP to Negotiate Drug Prices Passes Senate

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Senate has passed SB571 which will help the Teachers’ Insurance Fund save hundreds of millions in prescription drug costs. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said, “I’m pleased that we were able to catch this discrepancy in the law while we were in session, this situation is … Continued
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May 9, 2012

Luther Strange Announces National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s Attorney General announced that National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will be held on April 28th.  At a Press Conference Wednesday Attorney General Luther Strange with U.S. Attorney George Beck for the Middle District of Alabama, U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance for the Northern District, U.S. Attorney Kenyen Brown … Continued
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April 12, 2012