With the goal of reforming Medicaid by improving financial stability and patient care, Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday signed an executive order establishing the Alabama Medicaid Advisory Commission.

The Commission will be tasked with evaluating the financial structure of the Alabama Medicaid Agency and identifying ways to increase efficiency while also helping ensure the long-term sustainability of the agency.  The Commission will make recommendations to Governor Bentley prior to the 2013 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature.

“We are committed to increasing efficiency, eliminating fraud and maintaining patient care,” Governor Bentley said.  “We believe we can deliver higher-quality care while also controlling costs.  The Alabama Medicaid Advisory Commission will help us accomplish this.”

“The Commission will include members who are all dedicated to quality healthcare,” Governor Bentley added.  “We’ll listen to the perspectives o

WETUMPKA, AL (WSFA) - The Elmore County Republican Party is putting together a Voter Forum to discuss the list of Constitutional Amendments on the upcoming Nov. 6 election ballot. Several River Region Legislators will sit on a panel of experts who will explain each amendment.

This panel will be moderated by popular radio talk show (93.1 FM) host, Dan Morris from the Dan Morris afternoon show.  The Panel of Experts will be Senator Bryan Taylor, Rep. Paul Beckman, and Rep. Joe Hubbard.

The event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Wetumpka Civic Center:

6:30 - 6:40PM -  Welcome & intro of any special guests in attendance. Mike Holmes, ECREC Chairman.

6:40 – 6:50PM – Brief commercial message from Dr. Charles Bryson, Republican Candidate for Elmore County Commission District  (our only county office with opposition in the general election).

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