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WATCH: Jackson Hospital taking next steps to emerge from bankruptcy
3+ week, 5+ day ago (514+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital has announced it is taking the next steps to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. At a news conference this afternoon, CEO John Quinlivan announced that the necessary paperwork has now been signed and will…...
Jackson Hospital workers awaiting details of deal to allow it to remain open
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (164+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Jackson Hospital workers are still awaiting details on the agreement that will allow their bankrupt facility to stay open, but they are relieved that the hospital has a future. The hospital had been on the brink of…...
Jackson Hospital to remain open after agreement made with Blue Cross Blue Shield
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Jackson Hospital officials say they will remain open. The announcement comes after the Board of Directors says a verbal agreement has been made with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. Hospital officials made the announcement on social…...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital says it will not move forward with July 1 closure process
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (444+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery’s bankrupt Jackson Hospital says due to recent developments, it will not start a process to close on July 1. The hospital had previously announced that unless more funding was found, it intended to start winding down operations....
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital says talks with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama continuing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (379+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – As Montgomery’s bankrupt Jackson Hospital searches for ways to survive, it says talks with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama are continuing. The hospital has hoped that BCBS will raise its insurance reimbursement rates so that more…...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Jackson Hospital delays announcement on its future
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (307+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Officials at Montgomery’s bankrupt Jackson Hospital have delayed a scheduled announcement on whether it will close its doors. An announcement had been scheduled for 2PM today. Late this morning, Action 8 News learned that the announcement has been delayed…...
Jackson Hospital leadership still hopeful hospital can be saved in recent email to employees
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (174+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Action 8 News has obtained an email that was recently sent to staff about what to expect this week. CEO John Quinlivan told employees that they remain in active negotiations with Blue Cross Blue Shield and that the…...
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford issues two recalls, including "do not drive" safety warning
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (335+ words) 8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT (WAKA) – Ford Motor Company has issued two recalls, one of which comes with a “do not drive” safety alert for owners. The first recall is for almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that…...
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Alabama gas prices now average $4 a gallon
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (152+ words) 8 ON YOUR SIDE (WAKA) – The average price for regular gas is now $4 a gallon in Alabama, according to AAA. It says officially, the average is $4.006 as of today. That is still well below the national average of $4.483 a gallon. Gas…...
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls 179,000 vehicles
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (140+ words) 8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT (WAKA) – Ford is recalling more than 179,000 pickup trucks and SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the vehicles have an issue with the front seat that can increase the risk of injury in a…...