State AG Marshall argues employer health plans shouldn’t have to cover gender-affirming surgery Gabriel Arkles says it’s “disheartening to see states advocating for the right to ... deny necessary healthcare to their citizens.” Chance PhillipsOctober 2, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama is facing a labor and delivery crisis. The solution is right there We know the solution to our labor and delivery problems. Our lawmakers lack the courage to implement it. Josh MoonJuly 12, 2024
Legislature Healthcare expansion, lack of communication threaten gambling legislation The week ended with seemingly much disarray surrounding the gambling legislation, but optimism remains that a deal can be reached. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2024
Health VOICES for Alabama’s Children sets healthcare, mental health as 2024 priorities Among other priorities, VOICES is prioritizing support for closing the healthcare coverage gap, including supporting Medicaid expansion. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2024
Prisons New report recounts checkered history of Alabama’s prison healthcare provider The company took advantage of a complicated bankruptcy process to shed liabilities and lawsuits against it for inadequate care. Jacob HolmesOctober 19, 2023
Legislature New law addressing Alabama’s doctor shortage takes effect Aug. 1 The bill accelerates processes for out-of-state and international physicians to begin practicing in the state. Jacob HolmesJuly 27, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Proposed law puts your vision at risk Optometrists play an important role in eye care, but they aren’t trained surgeons or even medical doctors. E.M. Brendan WyattMay 16, 2023
Opinion Opinion | PBMs harm patients and increase drug costs PBMs put profits before medicine. It’s time Congress did something about it. David ReevesMay 16, 2023
Health New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026 Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2023
News Robin Stone named executive director of Alliance of Alabama Healthcare Consumers The Alliance represents public and private organizations that provide healthcare benefits. StaffFebruary 28, 2023