Kennedy Reviews Tarlov’s Claims About Medi-Cal Spending on Immigrants in California
Dispute Over Federal Funds and Illegal Immigration On “The Five” this past Friday, Fox’s Kennedy challenged Democratic strategist Jessica Tarloff regarding federal money allocated to some undocumented immigrants. This discussion unfolded against the backdrop of a government shutdown, which began early Wednesday. Republicans have been vocal in their criticism of Democrats for allegedly attempting to […]
Non-urgent medical transport providers share their concerns about Alabama Medicaid Agency
Concerns Over Alabama Medicaid’s New Transportation Rates Non-emergency medical transport providers in Alabama are expressing significant frustration with recent changes made by Medicaid agencies regarding reimbursement rates. These adjustments have created hurdles for transporting Medicaid recipients. Previously, transporters had the freedom to negotiate individual rates through Medicaid. However, the agency recently introduced a standard flat […]
Panelists React Strongly to RFK Jr. Challenging the Medical Establishment
Tensions Rise Over Vaccine Debate on ABC’s “This Week” The panel on ABC’s “This Week” had a heated exchange on Sunday after former RNC Chair Reince Priebus defended Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial stance on weighing the benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine against its risks. This dynamic unfolded during a Senate Finance Committee hearing where […]
Understanding Medical Debt in 2025: Extent, Pressure, and the Growth of Patient Financing
Americans are increasingly burdened by medical laws and dental expenses. A mix of unexpected costs from necessary treatments not fully covered by insurance can lead to significant financial strain, sometimes reaching tens of thousands of dollars. The financial repercussions of healthcare extend beyond just doctor’s bills. Recent studies and federal data highlight the extent of […]
Hoover is working on a new medical innovation that began with an unusual agreement.
Unusual Lease Raises Questions in Hoover Development Project Every now and then, a particularly intriguing email finds its way into my inbox. It’s usually a mix of hate mail, fan letters, and those odd ads for products I’ve mentioned. But some emails catch my attention more than others. It’s hard to put into words, but […]
Alabama Medical Board recognized for efforts to lessen mental health stigma in licensing
Alabama Medical Licensing Reform Aims to Support Physicians’ Mental Health The Alabama State Board of Inspection has been recognized by All: First Happiness in Healthcare as the leading advocate for happiness in the medical field for 2025. This comes after the board decided to eliminate invasive mental health inquiries from medical license applications. Previously, doctors […]
Montgomery medical transport service encounters troubles due to lower Medicaid rates
Since 2009, Eddie and Kara Harris have been running Selective Transport, a service that provides non-emergency medical transportation for Montgomery residents, including wheelchair and outpatient transport for various medical appointments. Recently, they reached out to the Alabama Medicaid agency, hoping to meet Commissioner Beau Orford to discuss their worries about a drop in compensation rates […]
ALLEIGH MARRÉ: Steps Towards Providing Clear Medical Costs for Parents
Making Healthcare Transparent for Families As a parent, I get the stress that comes with trying to navigate medical expenses while making the best health choices for our kids. It’s tough when your child is unwell, and the added uncertainty about costs just complicates things further. Families are already under enough pressure; knowing the prices […]
Trump unlawfully halted 1,800 NIH medical research grants, according to Congress’ oversight committee.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze $8 billion allocated to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was unlawful. According to the GAO report, Trump failed to spend the funds approved by Congress, violating the Water Storage Control Act, which designates Congress as the authority over […]
Four individuals killed in medical transport plane crash on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona
Tragic Crash Involves Medical Transport in Arizona A small medical transport aircraft tragically crashed on Tuesday, claiming the lives of four individuals, as reported by a Navajo tribe in northern Arizona. The plane, a Beechcraft King Air 300 operated by CSI Airlines, had just departed from Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was carrying two pilots and […]