Legislature Legislature passes Safe Haven Law championed by Rep. Donna Givens The legislation extends the period to 45 days and enables some fire stations to accept surrendered newborns. StaffJune 7, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate Bill 113, signed into law to strengthen patients’ rights The bill strengthens a patient’s rights by allowing their family members to be present in a hospital room. StaffApril 28, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs patient-visitation legislation into law The law will give visitors more access to their loved ones in healthcare facilities including hospitals and assisted living facilities. Patrick DarringtonApril 19, 2023
Legislature Sen. Gudger’s patient visitation bill passes Alabama Senate The legislation would allow residents and patients of health care facilities to "visit with any individual of their choosing" during visiting hours. John H. GlennMarch 24, 2023
Legislature Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending The House concurred 96-0 with the Senate's amended legislation. Final approval now rests with Gov. Kay Ivey. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
News $1.06 billion ARPA disbursement clears Senate committee with amendment The bill now goes to the full Senate for its consideration. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2023
Health Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2023
Legislature House committee approves ARPA spending plan Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled. Jacob HolmesMarch 10, 2023
Health COVID positivity rate falls into single digits, hospitalizations decline It is the first time the data point has been in the single digits since late May of this year. John H. GlennSeptember 23, 2022
Congress Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect long-term care hospitals This bipartisan legislation would extend pandemic-era Medicare payment policies for LTCHs for one year. StaffAugust 9, 2022