News House Health Committee passes bill requiring screenings for postpartum depression Specifically, HB322 "would require the Alabama Medicaid Agency to cover screening and would also regulate how Medicaid covers prescription drugs used to treat postpartum... Alex JobinMarch 6, 2025
Legislature Senate Healthcare Committee hears bill allowing midwives to perform newborn screenings The bill looks to clarify laws surrounding the practice of midwifery, which was legalized in Alabama in 2017. Alex JobinFebruary 27, 2025
National DOGE faces mixed response in Alabama Several Alabama Republicans spent last week defending the Department of Government Efficiency amid demonstrations across the state. Wesley WalterFebruary 24, 2025
Health Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery is facing imminent closure after defaulting on $60 million in debt in September. Alex JobinFebruary 5, 2025
President Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban President Donald Trump’s Jan. 28 executive order aims to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Wesley WalterJanuary 30, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | A lesson from the murder of a health insurance CEO The murder revealed that a majority of Americans know they're getting hosed by the healthcare industry. They should do something about it. Josh MoonDecember 9, 2024
Health PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead The health provider warned of a funding crisis and a potential $228M reserve loss by 2027 amid rising medical costs. Wesley WalterDecember 4, 2024
Congress Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits The House passed a bill expanding healthcare, housing, education and support for veterans, now heading to the Senate. Mary Claire WootenNovember 20, 2024
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