Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill protecting physician-patient communication The law bans contractual clauses that prevent physicians from discussing treatment costs, lower-cost alternatives, and other care options. StaffMay 23, 2025
Health Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute. Alex JobinApril 4, 2025
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. StaffMarch 27, 2025
Health Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor Delays caused by prior authorization are a growing problem that leave frustrated patients stuck. StaffSeptember 5, 2024
Health Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association Amanda Williams was sworn in as the new president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. StaffApril 15, 2024
News Mobile physician becomes new president of Medical Association George Koulianos of Mobile was sworn in as the new president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. StaffMay 12, 2023
Health Alabama physicians urge public to take part in “Flu Shot Friday” The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Department of Public Health encourage the public to get vaccinated. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2021
Health Alabama doctors urge feds to expand, not reduce, monoclonal antibody treatments The federal government last week announced a 30 percent reduction of shipments to seven Gulf Coast states, including Alabama, due to increased use in... Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 13, 2021
Health Web discussion Thursday re: monoclonal antibody treatments, vaccines Speakers will include State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and UAB's Dr. Michael Saag. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 25, 2021
Health Alabama health care leaders urge quick booster shots for medical workers U.S. health officials on Wednesday announced plans to offer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all eligible people. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 20, 2021