What the money can and cannot do
Could an $800 million investment overcome the structural financial crises currently threatening Alabama’s rural hospitals?
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See recent postsWhat Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rural Alabama communities adapted to stretched resources, but endurance required clear sight to spot strain early and notice what was quietly slipping away.
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Ivey submitted Alabama’s comprehensive rural health transformation plan to federal regulators, establishing an advisory group to guide its launch.
December 19, 2025
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.
Rural Hospital Investment Program approves hospital applications
The board approved applications from 50 rural hospitals, establishing a program for tax credit contributions modeled after Georgia's successful initiative.
Health policy analyst details how Republicans’ Medicaid cuts will impact Alabama
Last week, President Donald Trump signed into law a bill that levies severe cuts to federal spending on Medicaid and increases eligibility requirements.
Senate Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to shutter Alabama hospitals
Experts warned that proposed Medicaid cuts would leave millions without coverage, with even greater cuts now threatening Alabama hospitals.
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
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See recent postsDon’t let Alabama’s rural healthcare collapse — act now
Healthcare in Alabama is in a fragile state. The resident physicians delayed today will be the providers missing from tomorrow’s clinics.
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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.