Health Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation The bipartisan measure requires insurance companies to cover all costs of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk patients across Alabama. Wesley Walter5 days ago
Health AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs A medical spa faced allegations of administering unapproved weight-loss drugs to patients, prompting a temporary shutdown and asset freeze. Wesley WalterNovember 11, 2025
Health Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government The detailed plan utilized funding provided by the Rural Health Transformation Program, established this year by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Wesley WalterNovember 7, 2025
Health ACA subsidy debate continues as Alabamians face rising insurance costs More than 477,000 Alabamians are enrolled in ACA Healthcare Marketplace insurance plans, over 90 percent of whom receive subsidized coverage. Wesley WalterNovember 7, 2025
Health Saraland designated as second healthy Alabama community in state The city exceeded requirements through initiatives focused on physical activity, nutrition access, and breastfeeding support. StaffNovember 7, 2025
Health Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs A survey finds caregivers overwhelmingly credit Medicare Advantage with easing burdens, saving time and money. StaffNovember 5, 2025
Health Medical Association, BCBS announce enhancements to “prior authorization” process The changes aim to ensure less paperwork for chronic conditions and no surprise denials. StaffNovember 5, 2025
Health Rep. Sewell releases statement on start of ACA Open Enrollment Last Friday, Sewell released a statement as over 450,000 Alabamians looked to enroll in health care coverage. StaffNovember 3, 2025
Health Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers Bipartisan legislation prefiled for Alabama’s 2026 session would require insurance providers to fully cover prostate cancer screenings for at-risk populations. Wesley WalterOctober 21, 2025
Health Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard A new report placed Alabama's Medicare performance among the ten worst states nationwide. Wesley WalterOctober 17, 2025
Health Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council With only $2 million left, officials warned the city council that Jackson Hospital faced imminent closure without a critical loan to cover expenses. Jacob HolmesOctober 2, 2025