Health Jackson memo points to Blue Cross, but records show years of financial trouble Public filings traced recurring losses, thin margins and bankruptcy before the insurer fight became the focus of Jackson Hospital’s closure warning. Bill Britt5 hours ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | Cannabis Commission faces a dilemma: A modest proposal The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission must now determine its path forward, and it seems apparent that the best solution is to admit failings and... Bill BrittJune 26, 2023
Health Opinion | The bungling of the medical marijuana licenses is hurting desperate Alabamians The long delays and many missteps of the Cannabis Commission are continuing the suffering of sick people who need relief. Josh MoonJune 26, 2023
Health “Cloaked in secrecy” applicant bemoans Cannabis Commission licensing process The company is hoping the commission brings the process out into the open so it and the public can better understand the licensing decisions... Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2023
Health UA receives $3.5 million to confront nursing faculty shortage One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2023
Health Breaking: Medical Cannabis Commission finds ‘potential inconsistencies’ in license scoring An independent review of the scoring metrics could lead to the commission choosing to award the licenses to different entities. Jacob HolmesJune 16, 2023
Health Survey: Most prefer their employer-provided health coverage The poll found 63 percent of consumers are satisfied with their current employer-provided coverage. Patrick DarringtonJune 15, 2023
Education Child wellbeing in Alabama may be declining slower than other states Alabama held up better in COVID, but still faces many challenges and remains behind in many indicators. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2023
Health Commission awards competitive licenses for medical cannabis industry Competition was particularly strong for integrated facility and dispensary licenses. Jacob HolmesJune 13, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission to award licenses Monday The commission is limited on the number of licenses it can issue in each category and has 90 applicants to choose from. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Health Anti-vape bills pass second committees The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023