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  Bardstown woman who needs a kidney transplant testifies in Congress to change transplant policy; bill passes

  A Bardstown woman waiting on a kidney transplant shared her story with Congress and asked them to support legislation that would allow more than one organization to manage the country’s...

  By Heather Close Published November 27, 2023 FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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  Lost in the mix of ‘unwinding’ Medicaid to its normal procedures: The state can cut off your health care over a technical error

  By Rachana Pradhan KFF Health News The day her Medicaid coverage ended, Beverly Likens was in the hospital after a scary trip to the emergency room. The resident of Martin,...

  By Heather Close Published November 21, 2023 FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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  UK doctor debunks myths about lung-cancer screening, which can find cancer before it spreads or causes symptoms, and save lives

  By Dr. Timothy Mullett University of Kentucky Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., claiming more lives than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer...

  By Heather Close Published November 20, 2023 FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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  Legislators expect to address youth vaping, maternal mortality, insurance issues and maybe abortion in upcoming session

  By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News State legislators expect to address youth vaping, workplace violence, data collection, maternal mortality, and prior insurance authorization for medical procedures during the legislative session...

  By Heather Close Published November 20, 2023 FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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  Kids Count County Data Book looks at the well-being of state’s children, county by county, and has some ‘warning signs’

  By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The 2023 Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book, which looks at the well-being of children in each county, serves as a guidepost for how...

  By Heather Close Published November 20, 2023 FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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  Ky. kindergartners’ vaccination rates rose last year, but remained below the national average and were short of ‘herd immunity’ level

  By Al Cross Kentucky Health News More Kentucky children are getting their basic vaccinations, after three years of decline, but the state remains below the national average, and below the...

  By Heather Close Published November 20, 2023 FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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  Kentucky first state with automatic Medicaid renewal for children

  By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has received federal approval to automatically renew coverage for children in Medicaid or the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program for 12 months. “Kentucky...

  By Heather Close Published November 20, 2023 FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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  Opioid panel leader cites support for government-funded research into psychedelic drug; members have robust discussion of idea

  By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The commission that spends the state’s half of opioid settlements with drug makers, distributors and retailers agreed Tuesday to simplify its grant application process,...

  By Heather Close Published November 17, 2023 DRUGS, FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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  Center for Excellence in Rural Health celebrates Rural Health Day

  By Beth Bowling University of Kentucky HAZARD, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health and the Kentucky Office of Rural Health are proud to join communities...

  By Heather Close Published November 16, 2023 FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH

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  Walgreens to pay state $102 million to settle opioid claims

  Attorney General Daniel Cameron said Wednesday that Walgreens and its subsidiaries hves agreed to pay a $102 million settlement to the state for business practices that worsened the opioid epidemic. Walgreens...

  By Heather Close Published November 16, 2023 DRUGS, FEATURED, HEALTH BUSINESS, HEALTH POLICY, YOUR HEALTH