Jackson Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield reach deal to keep hospital open

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 760

Last Updated: 20 hours, 52 minutes ago

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A troubled Montgomery hospital and the state’s largest private health insurance company reached a four-year deal Monday to keep the hospital open after years of financial woes.

The deal between Jackson Hospital and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is contingent on the hospital emerging out of bankruptcy, said John Quinlivan, Jackson Hospital’s president and CEO, at a press conference announcing the deal on Monday afternoon. Jackson Hospital filed for bankruptcy in 2025 …

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