Health New report: Medicaid expansion would improve maternal health in Alabama Nearly one in six Alabama women aged 18-44 lack health coverage, face other barriers to health care. Jacob HolmesJune 27, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Healthcare access was missing from Gov. Ivey’s speech Expanding healthcare access relies on a funding source. Alabama's only current option - gambling revenue - could soon be off the table. Josh MoonMarch 8, 2023
Health Opinion | The workforce benefits of Medicaid expansion in Alabama Inaction has left more than 220,000 Alabamians in a health coverage gap. Mike NicholsonFebruary 8, 2023
News Five stories worth remembering from 2022 These stories are worth revisiting because they provide a clearer picture of 2022. John H. GlennDecember 30, 2022
State Justice Department reaches agreement with Alabama Medicaid to end sobriety mandate Alabama Medicaid had a longstanding sobriety restriction that denied coverage for people with HCV who consumed alcohol or illicit drugs. StaffDecember 6, 2022
State Alabama Arise unveils 2023 roadmap for change in Alabama The top priorities continue to be Medicaid expansion and eliminating the state grocery tax. Jacob HolmesOctober 3, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Medicaid expansion: what Dr. Bentley should have ordered Expanding Medicaid is more than just adding job opportunities. This will literally save lives. Richard BracknerSeptember 14, 2022
Health Despite national decline, Alabama’s uninsured rate has risen in recent years Alabama is one of 12 states that has chosen not to expand Medicaid. John H. GlennAugust 22, 2022
Health More than 15 million in U.S. could lose Medicaid coverage without action Once the COVID public health emergency ends, millions will have to reapply for Medicaid or find coverage elsewhere. Eddie BurkhalterMay 19, 2022
Opinion Former Gov. Robert Bentley calls for Medicaid expansion Bentley said expanding Medicaid is not a political decision to be made, and is critical to saving lives. Robert BentleyApril 22, 2022