Deal with Frey Medical Management Saves Greenville Hospital and 100 Jobs

Staff Writer January 24, 2026

​GREENVILLE, AL — A last-minute agreement with Frey Medical Management has secured the future of the Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama (RMCCA), averting a massive layoff and the loss of inpatient care in Butler County.

​The deal ensures the 72-bed facility remains a full-service hospital. This reverses a previous announcement that would have seen nearly 90 employees laid off as the facility planned to transition to a limited "rural emergency hospital" model due to financial strain.

​Strengthening Rural Healthcare

​Rodney Walker, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate and a local businessman, praised the move as a victory for rural Alabama. Walker, who has been active in supporting the deal, noted that the intervention of Frey Medical Management—a firm specializing in revitalizing underperforming rural hospitals—is a model for private-sector solutions.

​"This is outstanding news for Greenville and for rural Alabama," Walker said. "They protected jobs, preserved care for families, and showed what responsible leadership looks like."

​A Reprieve for Butler County

​The potential downsizing had sparked significant concern throughout the region. Under the new agreement:

​Inpatient services will be maintained.

​Nearly 100 jobs previously scheduled for elimination will be preserved.

​Frey Medical Management will take over operations to support long-term growth.

​Political Context

​Walker, a cattle farmer and businessman from Lineville, is positioning himself as a champion for rural infrastructure and economic stability. "Communities shouldn’t have to choose between economic stability and healthcare," Walker added. "This deal proves that with the right private-sector leadership, we can save jobs and keep essential services close to home."

​For the residents of Greenville, the immediate result is clear: the doors stay open, and the staff stays employed.

​Media Contact Information

​For more information regarding this announcement or the Rodney Walker campaign, please contact:

​Contact: Morgan Bonwell

​Email: media@walkerforalabama.com

​Website: walkerforalabama.com