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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Another Alabama rural hospital ends inpatient, ER services
Lawrence Medical Center in Moulton is ending its emergency and inpatient services, leaving the rural north Alabama county without an ER.
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
State Rep. Terri Collins prefiled HB86, which aims to strengthen rural hospitals in Alabama.
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
On National Rural Health Day, Sewell introduced bipartisan legislation to expand and fund a federal grant program supporting rural hospitals.
Jackson Hospital CEO, COO step down amid financial restructuring efforts
As part of the turnaround plan, the hospital is exploring the divestiture of non-core operations to refocus resources on acute care.
November 20, 2024
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
More than half of Alabama’s 52 rural hospitals are at risk of closure,
November 19, 2024
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 postsAlabama’s families are at risk: A doctor’s plea to close the Medicaid gap
We can expect more rural hospitals to shutter their obstetrical departments in the coming months.
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
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See recent postsWe must close the coverage gap, not close more hospital services
Alabama hospitals are hemorrhaging red ink financially and it's been estimated that at least 17 hospitals are at risk of closing permanently