MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Jackson Hospital has new leadership and a financial plan they say will keep the facility open and make it profitable within five years, even as the hospital remains under bankruptcy court oversight.

On Wednesday, the hospital’s new CEO, John Quinlivan, and new Board Chairman Charles Evans presented a financial restructuring plan to local, state and federal officials — including representatives from U.S. Sen. Katie Britt’s office — in hopes of securing additional financial support.

According to the proposal, the hospital will need $293 million over the next five years for repairs and upgrades to reach profitability. So far, $187 million has been committed, leaving a $106 million shortfall.

Evans said $56 million of that gap stems from ongoing negotiations with B

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