Health Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis A new report shows Alabama is now ranked as the most difficult state in the region for physicians to practice medicine. Staff1 day ago
Opinion Opinion | A history of hope: How vaccines protect us all In all of human history, vaccines have arguably saved more lives than any other intervention. Norma D. Mobley, MDJanuary 29, 2025
Health 30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays The coalition calling for an end to delays in patient care caused by prior authorizations has grown to 30 organizations. StaffJanuary 24, 2025
News Board of Medical Examiners launches online continuing education for physicians Physicians in Alabama now have a more convenient way to continue their medical education. StaffSeptember 24, 2024
Health Here’s how Alabamians can fight insurance red tape that delays medical care A new online platform invites Alabamians to share their experiences with prior authorization problems. StaffAugust 28, 2024
Health Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage Qualified applicants will receive a permit to practice medicine under an Alabama-licensed physician. StaffAugust 1, 2024
State Board of Medical Examiners welcomes new leaders, members The Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners has new leadership and two new members. StaffApril 18, 2024
Health Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections A doctor-patient relationship based on mutual trust allows doctors to help patients navigate what can be complex health challenges. StaffApril 11, 2024
Courts Midwives, doctors file suit challenging “de facto ban” on birthing centers The lawsuit claims that ADPH has created significant uncertainty around the legal status of birth centers that provide midwife-led care. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2023
Legislature “Alabama Needs More Doctors”: House passes Physician Workforce Act The bill aims to boost recruitment of out-of-state physicians to Alabama. StaffApril 27, 2023