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 closing this month unless it could bring in more money. Friday, July 3, the hospital announced that it had reached a deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. The hospital had been wanting Blue Cross to raise its insurance reimbursement rates.
One Jackson Hospital leader says that some of its 1,800 workers had already made plans to leave, but are now thrilled to be staying…