Health Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort Committee members cited projected financial burdens when voting against legislation to require that hospitals publicize their ER physician availability. Wesley WalterFebruary 26, 2026
Health L. Keith Granger recognized with Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame induction The Alabama Hospital Association honored longtime leader L. Keith Granger for his decades of dedication to hospital quality and patient safety. StaffFebruary 13, 2026
Health Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month The $20 million tax credit cap for the Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program was fully met just one month after the program opened. StaffFebruary 6, 2026
News Alabama Hospital Association announces leadership transition The Alabama Hospital Association announced a leadership transition, marking the first time a woman will lead the Association. StaffJuly 2, 2025
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
News USA Health CEO Owen Bailey honored with Alabama Hospital Association’s Gold Medal The highest honor from the Alabama Hospital Association was presented during their Annual Meeting. StaffJune 19, 2025
Legislature House committee adds protections to bill authorizing ALFA health plans Amendments to the bill ensure coverage for mental health and prescription drugs, plus protections from cancellation due to a medical event. Jacob HolmesApril 9, 2025
News Alabama’s hospitals contribute over $25 billion annually to state economy Hospitals across Alabama are responsible for sustaining 143,000 jobs statewide, according to a new report. StaffMarch 12, 2025
News Robert “Bob” Dumas honored as 2025 Alabama Hospital Association Trustee of the Year Dumas is a distinguished East Alabama Healthcare Authority Board of Directors member. StaffFebruary 11, 2025
Legislature Legislative committees set up ARPA funding for Tuesday vote The bill would distribute about $772 million in federal funding primarily towards broadband expansion, water and sewer improvements and health care. Jacob HolmesJanuary 21, 2022