Health PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs The PEEHIP board navigated discussions on rising medical and pharmaceutical costs, reviewing budget allocations and future projections. Wesley Walter3 days ago
Health Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey anonymously tracks teen sexual and mental health. Why Alabama opted out isn't clear. Josh MoonNovember 16, 2023
Health Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home This funding is part of the $42.8 million that she secured in the Fiscal Year 2023 federal government funding package for local projects. StaffNovember 10, 2023
Health Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores The Commission is likely to rescind awards once again next Thursday, but plaintiffs say it won't matter if the process continues to use flawed... Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023
Health Sen. Katie Britt recognizes October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Britt emphasized the importance of early detection and improved access to diagnostic testing. StaffOctober 17, 2023
Health UA, ADMH partner for “Project Zero Suicide” VitAL estimates the project will positively impact about 75,000 individuals. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2023
Health Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data A report by Community Catalyst in collaboration with Cover Alabama last week found that Medicaid expansion would greatly benefit the working class. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 5, 2023
Health Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission The affidavits are believed to center on if AMCC violated the state's Open Meetings Act during executive session. Bill BrittSeptember 5, 2023
Health The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame? A judge issued a temporary restraining order against the commission for potentially violating the Open Meetings Act. Bill BrittAugust 21, 2023
Health ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit The rules come within a week of a lawsuit filed by the Alabama ACLU on behalf of multiple birthing centers. Jacob HolmesAugust 21, 2023
Health Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again? The commission is accused of engaging in illegal voting, holding illegal deliberations, and utilizing improper parliamentary procedures. Bill BrittAugust 15, 2023