rural healthcare

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The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program faces the difficult task of bridging the gap between federal authorization and daily clinical operations.

February 16, 2026

Bill to mandate physician staffing in ERs considered at Senate Healthcare

The Senate Healthcare Policy Committee considered SB80 to require physicians in Alabama ERs, drawing physician support and rural healthcare concerns.

January 29, 2026

Sen. Britt seeks to designate Jan. 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day

Senators Britt and Booker reintroduced a bipartisan resolution to address the maternal health crisis, noting 60,000 women suffer severe morbidity annually.

January 26, 2026

Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program

The Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program Board has finalized eligibility lists and donation tiers for the 2026 tax credit initiative.

December 2, 2025

Rep. Sewell hosts livestream on federal policy’s impacts on rural healthcare

Sewell discussed threats to rural healthcare access during a livestream, highlighting federal policy's impacts and the need for investment.

October 31, 2025

Medical Association applauds Rep. Sewell’s bipartisan effort to address physician shortage

The Medical Association applauded a bipartisan bill introducing 14,000 new Medicare-supported medical residency slots, addressing a growing physician shortage.

June 20, 2025

Rep. Sewell to host “Saving Our Rural Hospitals” virtual discussion today

Sewell plans to highlight how healthcare cuts will put rural hospitals and patients at risk.

June 18, 2025

Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts

In light of dwindling rural healthcare access, an Auburn University program is seeking to use emerging technologies to fill gaps.

April 1, 2025

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

Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan bill to assist rural hospitals

Sewell and Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, introduced the Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals (ARCH) Act.

November 17, 2023