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Free telehealth resources available for Kentuckians, Hoosiers who …

WebThe Home Test to Treat program recently went nationwide.It offers no-cost health services that could come in handy during the current flu season. Kentucky …

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New online dashboard released to keep Kentuckians informed …

WebFusion Medical Animation. Kentucky’s Department of Public Health has launched a new online dashboard to help make up-to-date information on both COVID …

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Kentucky returns to state-based health insurance exchange ahead …

WebKentucky has about 1.5 million Medicaid recipients, according to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Sec. Becerra said health insurance exchanges have …

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Several bills that aim to lower health care costs in Indiana cleared

WebMany health care providers say that this process is riddled with inefficiencies and could delay crucial care for patients. In its current form, HB 1003 could reduce or …

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Baptist Health will go out-of-network for UnitedHealthcare and …

WebPublished November 30, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST. John Lair. Baptist Health confirmed this week it will go out-of-network with two more insurers' Medicare Advantage plans next …

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New Jefferson County board aims to strengthen suicide prevention

WebA working group that included people from the public health department, the Louisville Health Advisory Board and other organizations laid the groundwork for the …

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Health summit focuses on disparities among Louisville residents

WebThe African American Initiative, AARP Kentucky and other partners hosted the Health Disparities Summit this week, moderated by Democratic state Sen. Gerald …

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Marketplace open enrollment may help Hoosiers affected by …

WebOpen enrollment for 2024 coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace begins on Nov. 1.This year’s open enrollment period is especially important for people …

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New hospital coming to west Louisville is taking shape

WebThe first steel beams are in place at the site of the future Norton West Louisville Hospital at 28th and Broadway, which officials say is on track to open in late …

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New Kentucky pilot programs test prescribing food as medicine

WebIdeally, she said, they’d like to see Kentucky’s Medicare and Medicaid health insurance programs provide ‘food as medicine’ programs as a covered service for …

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New studies show scope of Kentucky’s health care worker …

WebThe GlobalData report also anticipates Kentucky’s shortage of LPNs will worsen, rising from a deficit of 760 full-time workers in 2022 to 3,190 by 2035. “By 2035, …

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University of Louisville awarded $11.5 million for eating disorder

WebThe $11.5 million in grant funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) will fund new research to help diagnose eating disorders, examine their relationship with …

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Humana and Baptist Health reach a deal to restore patients' in …

WebPatients with Humana health insurance will soon regain lower in-network rates when they’re treated by doctors with Baptist Health Medical Group. The medical …

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130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, report finds

WebThe tighter standard still far exceeds the World Health Organization's recommendation of 5 micrograms or less. The American Lung Association used the new …

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For years, a powerful Louisville hospital sued people for unpaid …

WebAccess to care is especially needed here in Louisville. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called Louisville the 5th most unhealthy city in the nation …

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Louisville organizations push to help prevent harmful lead exposure

WebThe residents’ income must be at or below 80% of the average median income for the area. For more information about lead poisoning and prevention, call 502 …

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Norton nearing completion of first west Louisville hospital in 150 …

WebPublished October 18, 2023 at 2:48 PM EDT. Giselle Rhoden. /. LPM. Construction crews installed the last steel beam, topped with a Christmas tree, in front of West Louisville …

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Program announced to change Medicaid managed care-provider

WebThe program is aimed at streamlining the credentialing process medical providers use while working with MCOs. Kentucky Hospital Association President Nancy …

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Bipartisan Ky. bill introduced to support maternal and infant health

WebRepublican Rep. Kim Moser of Taylor Mill stood with a bipartisan group of women lawmakers to introduce a bill to improve health care outcomes for mothers and …

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Her colonoscopy should cost her $0 per federal law. Why was she …

WebCampbell thought the most uncomfortable part was over. Then, came the bill. Campbell was slammed with $765 she had to pay out-of-pocket. She was shocked …

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Norton Healthcare is still working to restore computer systems …

WebNorton Healthcare is still dealing with the fallout from a cyberattack last month. As a result, some patients’ procedures have been delayed. Norton Healthcare took its …

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New law modernizes Kentucky statutes related to HIV

WebAccording to the latest HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, HIV diagnoses in the state are on the rise with …

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