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‘Flawed system,’ Alabama leaders hopeful a reimbursement change could help struggling hospitals
A proposed change to reclassify rural hospitals under the wage index could help struggling hospitals survive in Alabama.
Senate rejects dueling health care bills, Britt & Tuberville vote for GOP plan
The U.S. Senate failed to advance competing partisan health care bills as Alabamians brace for a spike in premiums.
PEEHIP shortfall persists ahead of 2026 legislative session
Alabama's teacher health insurance program is heading into the 2026 legislative session with a shortfall.
Rural Alabama’s Struggle for Healthcare Access
Randy Scott reports from Clarke County to learn about the possibility of Thomasville Regional Medical Center reopening.
Alabamians brace for higher premiums as Congress has no clear plan to extend health insurance subsidies
Without an extension of ACA enhanced tax credits, Alabamians can expect to pay high premiums for health insurance next year.
How a rise in sickness is prompting people to take a second look at immunizations
Alabama health professionals urge families to consider vaccinations during the airborne illness season.
A look into how Alabama leaders want to spend rural health funds
State officials weigh priorities like workforce, maternal care and telehealth as they craft a five-year plan for spending new rural health dollars.
Here’s who could be impacted in Alabama by the expiration of ACA tax credits
Premium hikes and potential coverage losses loom for more than 400,000 Alabamians as Congress debates the future of enhanced ACA subsidies.
Ousted CDC director testimony conflicts with RFK, Tuberville says it’s hard to find ‘truth’
Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez defended defying Robert F. Kennedy in a heated Senate hearing.
Alabama’s delegation talks health care, rural development at BCA
Members of Alabama's congressional delegation discuss current issues at the Business Council of Alabama's Government Affairs Conference.
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