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Here’s how long a visit to an Alabama emergency room will take compared to every other state

An emergency room visit may feel like it takes an eternity, but Alabama residents actually have it pretty good compared to many other states. New federal data show Alabama patients spend an average of about 2.5 hours in the emergency room before being discharged. That’s slightly faster than the national...

Alabama · 09-23
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Alabama certificate-of-need board approves 2 orthopedics-focused ASCs

Alabama’s Certificate of Need Review Board approved two hospital-converted ASCs focused on orthopedic and pain management services, according to a Sept. 22 report from The National Law Review. The board approved a multi-specialty ASC in Homewood, converting four existing operating rooms and four procedure rooms from Baptist Health Brookwood...

Alabama · 09-23
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SEIB approves $15 monthly premium increase for all members

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Employees Insurance Board approved its first premium increase in 11 years at its meeting on Wednesday. The $15 across-the-board monthly premium hike will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2027, along with a slew of other benefit changes. Those include higher co-pays on 60- and 90-day prescription refills, $5 and $6 monthly price increases for standalone dental, vision and cancer coverage, limitations to GLP-1 prescription durations and higher cost shares for Medicare Part D prescriptions.

Alabama · 09-24
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ADPH reports national rabies case uptick

The Alabama Department of Public Health is promoting rabies awareness following a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on a national increase in rabies exposures and the appropriate use of rabies biologics after potential exposures. Like many states, Alabama has seen more rabies cases involving domestic animals, including...

Alabama · 09-21
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Medical Cannabis Dispensary Grand Opening | Sept. 21, 2026 | News 19 at 5 p.m

Alabama · 09-21

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RCCA Health Fair provides services to 160+ participants Saturday

The Red Crescent Clinic of Alabama (RCCA), the Alabama chapter of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent in North America (APPNA-AL) and the Birmingham Islamic Society hosted their annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Hoover. The free event, which...

Hoover, AL · 09-21

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Rural hospitals in Black Belt part of $25 million grant round from HHS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a round of $25 million in grants, a number of which are rural hospitals serving the Black Belt area. “Every American should be able to reach a doctor or hospital when they need one, no matter where they live,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “We are putting these resources directly into rural hospitals so they can keep doctors and nurses on the job, protect lifesaving services, and deliver care close to home."

Alabama · 09-18

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Marengo, Clarke county students join program to bring more health care professionals to rural Alabama

Two Black Belt students are among a new group of scholars at the University of Alabama preparing for careers aimed at improving health care in rural communities. Lynn Pham of Marengo County and Jack Stoudenmire of Clarke County have been selected for the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences’ Rural Dental Scholars Program. They are part of the program’s fourth class, which began this fall.

Marengo County, AL · 09-18

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Alabama's rural hospitals strain with Medicaid coverage gap

Rural hospitals across Alabama are struggling to keep their doors open and advocates said the state's refusal to expand Medicaid is a major factor. New census data showed adults in states that have not expanded Medicaid are nearly twice as likely to be uninsured as those in states that have. Alabama is one of just 10 states still holding out. Debbie Smith, Cover Alabama campaign director for the group Alabama Arise, said health coverage should not depend on your ZIP code, and working families are caught in the gap . "Alabama families deserve the same opportunities for care as families in states that expanded Medicaid. And here on the ground, it looks like up to about 155,000 people could be covered if our state expanded Medicaid," Smith reported. Smith suggested Medicaid expansion could be part of the solution to keeping rural hospitals open. Alabama hospitals already provide more than $650 million in uncompensated care each year and according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, 24 rural hospitals are at risk of closing, which accounts for more than half the state's rural facilities. Jackson Hospital in Montgomery filed for bankruptcy in 2025 and was on the verge of

Alabama · 09-18

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ADPH reports national rabies case uptick

The Alabama Department of Public Health is promoting rabies awareness following a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on a national increase in rabies exposures and the appropriate use of rabies biologics after potential exposures. Like many states, Alabama has seen more rabies cases involving domestic animals, including...

Alabama · 09-18

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Children’s of Alabama ranked among nation’s best children’s hospitals by national publication

Children’s of Alabama has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital for children in Alabama and among the nation’s leading pediatric medical centers, Children’s announced Sept. 15. In the 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, Children’s earned national recognition in eight pediatric specialties:...

Birmingham, AL · 09-16

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Alabama Rehabilitation Services to host virtual Medicaid waiver session

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is hosting a virtual session Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. covering Medicaid waivers. Sonya Beach of the SAIL Waiver Division will lead the presentation, breaking down eligibility for Medicaid waivers including SAIL. Beach will talk about how to apply, available benefits, and answer questions.

Alabama · 09-17

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Alabama Rehabilitation Services to host virtual Medicaid waiver session

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is hosting a virtual session Thursday, September 17 at 6 p.m. covering Medicaid waivers.

Alabama · 09-17

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Healthcare edges out education funding for Alabamians, who say both need more money

Alabama residents continue to view education as a top state priority, but health care edged out education for the first time in more than a decade in a new survey from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. The 2026 Alabama Public Opinion Survey, released Wednesday by PARCA’s newly launched...

Alabama · 09-17

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USDA plans to airdrop millions of rabies vaccine doses over Georgia, other states

Officials say the Dalton project will cover areas in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Tennessee, distributing 648,000 ORV baits by helicopter and plane.

Georgia · 09-14

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Barry Moore's Rural Healthcare Record: Alabama Deserves Better

Rural Alabama is facing a healthcare crisis. Hospitals are struggling, healthcare workers are in short supply, and communities like Thomasville have already watched their hospital close. At the same time, Barry Moore voted for the Republican budget legislation that included major Medicaid cuts, cuts that healthcare experts warn will put...

Alabama · 09-16

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Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients

Magic City Wellness Center, a medical clinic focused on providing comprehensive health care to Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ community, has recently come under scrutiny over barriers transgender patients face when trying to access hormone replacement therapy, or HRT. In early August, a petition titled “Petition for Fair Access to Care for...

Birmingham, AL · 09-14

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Alabama hospital emerges from bankruptcy

Montgomery, Ala.-based Jackson Hospital exited bankruptcy Sept. 14, its president and CEO John Quinlivan confirmed to Becker’s. The hospital’s emergence from bankruptcy comes about one month after it signed a four-year agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. The BCBS agreement was set to become active once the exit was complete.

Montgomery, AL · 09-15

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ADPH reports national rabies case uptick

The Alabama Department of Public Health is promoting rabies awareness following a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on a national increase in rabies exposures and the appropriate use of rabies biologics after potential exposures. Like many states, Alabama has seen more rabies cases involving domestic animals, including...

Alabama · 09-15

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Fake doctor provided care online, Alabama medical board says

An Alabama medical board investigation raises concerns after a woman received telehealth care from a provider later found to be unlicensed.

Alabama · 09-12