The Medicaid funding situation in Alabama is a critical issue for the state’s health care industry, as well as patients, families and the business community. Alabama health care leaders say securing additional funding is critical for hospitals, physicians and patients from across the state. In this special supplement in the Birmingham Business Journal, three experts, including Mike Warren, CEO of Children's of Alabama and Dr. Will Ferniany,CEO of the UAB Health System, share their thoughts on the funding situation, explain the stakes and show how Medicaid funding impacts not just their facilities, but Alabama’s entire health care system – including patients who are not on Medicaid.

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