Last mentioned: Feb 21, 2026
Reviewability Ruling
Moulton clinic project officially designated as Non-Reviewable.
Hale County ED Filing
Hale County Health Care Authority moves forward with Emergency Department expansion review.
CON Report Issued
Alabama SHPDA releases February findings and approvals.
Thomas Hospital Approval
Gulf Health Hospitals receives approval for cardiac lab expansion in Fairhope.
HH Health System Approval
State approves new outpatient facility in Lawrence County for Decatur Morgan Hospital.
Thomas Hospital Expansion
Approval granted for fourth cardiac cath lab and relocation to new patient tower.
Renal Care Expansion
Renal Care Group Andalusia authorized to add additional hemodialysis station.
HH Health System Filing
Initial application for Lawrence County outpatient facility submitted.
The Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency has approved several key Certificate of Need applications for February 2026, including a new outpatient facility for HH Health System-Morgan and expanded cardiac services for Thomas Hospital. These approvals reflect a continued shift toward decentralized outpatient services and specialized acute care infrastructure across the state.
The Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency's February 2026 report reveals a wave of approved healthcare expansions, including new outpatient facilities and specialized cardiac labs. Notably, major projects from HH Health System-Morgan and Gulf Health Hospitals proceeded without opposition, indicating a streamlined regulatory environment for strategic infrastructure growth.