Health 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. Alex JobinJune 19, 2025
Congress 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. StaffJune 18, 2025
Health Opinion | Don’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. Dr. Kuntal DesaiJune 18, 2025
Health Opinion | Alabama’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. April WeaverApril 24, 2025
Health 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. Wesley WalterApril 1, 2025
State 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. Josh MoonFebruary 18, 2025
Legislature 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. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 29, 2025
Congress 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. Chance PhillipsNovember 22, 2024
News 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. StaffNovember 20, 2024
Health New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals More than half of Alabama’s 52 rural hospitals are at risk of closure, StaffNovember 19, 2024