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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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