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Jackson Hospital issues warning of possible closure if it doesn't get financial help
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (428+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Officials at Jackson Hospital warn that they could soon announce its closure unless the hospital gets immediate financial help from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. The hospital’s board said it would announce the hospital’s closure on…...
Jackson Hospital issues warning of possible imminent closure if it doesn't get financial help
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (486+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Officials at Jackson Hospital warn that they could soon announce its closure unless the hospital gets immediate financial help from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. The hospital’s board said it would announce the hospital’s closure on…...
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…...
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....
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…...
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…...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama responds to Jackson Hospital's plea for help
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (566+ words) WAKA Action 8 News ACTION 8 UPDATE: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama is speaking on Jackson Hospital’s request that the insurance company provide more money as the hospital struggles through bankruptcy. The hospital has new leadership and a new plan they…...
Jackson Hospital workers awaiting details of deal to allow it to remain open
2+ mon, 4+ 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…...
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…...
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…...