Health insurers again win lobbying battle with doctors, hospitals over ‘prior authorization’ of treatments
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to exempt health-care providers who have 90% or more of their claims…
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St. Elizabeth’s Garren Colvin to speak at Covington Business Council’s monthly luncheon
Garren Colvin, president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, has been leading Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati to be a healthier region…
Criminal immunity for KY medical providers who make mistakes wins unanimous legislative support
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bill giving Kentucky’s health care providers criminal immunity for medical mistakes — which one…
UC psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help
By Lawson R. Wulsin University of Cincinnati COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress –…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: How to talk to healthcare provider about something embarrassing? Some tips
Have you ever been so mortified by a medical concern you felt too uncomfortable to discuss it with your healthcare…
State’s certificate of need repeal dies on bipartisan vote in House committee; better solutions needed
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bill that opponents said would effectively repeal Kentucky’s certificate of need law failed in…
Patients, caregivers invited to provide perspectives as part of new University of Kentucky PEER Program
By Dr. Gia Mudd-Martin University of Kentucky If you have experience as a patient caregiver, or community member with significant…
Reproductive health report shows medication abortion rates grew 10% over the last few years
By Elisha Brown Kentucky Lantern Researchers found that 63% of all abortions provided in the U.S. last year were medication…
ER visits, hospitalizations for respiratory disease decline in the state, most are flu-related
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s influenza levels remain elevated, but are declining, and hospitalizations for overall respiratory illness…
Far from over, but Senate budget restores cuts made to Medicaid by House; now goes back to House
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern The state Senate has largely eliminated cuts to Medicaid that were proposed in the House…
Tri-State Running group training for Flying Pig half-marathon — and in it for fun, fitness, and exercise
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Ron Charles says he does it for the exercise. Chad Davison started doing it to…
More Americans opt out of COVID-19 vaccinations; survey show choice can be based on political views
Kentucky Health News More Americans are opting out of COVID-19 vaccinations; survey shows the choice can be based on political…
‘FindHelpNowKY’ website helps Kyians find life-saving drug used to reverse opioid overdose
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s FindHelpNowKy.org website also helps Kentuckians find places to obtain the life-saving drug naloxone, which…
UK HealthCare: Tips on taking the madness out of March Madness — and reducing your stress
By Hayden Gooding UK HealthCare March is here and the madness has started. This month isn’t just stressful for players…
Interview with Dr. Steven Stack: Talking measles risk, diet, staying healthy, exercise, getting plenty of sleep
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News In a wide-ranging TV interview, state Health Commissioner Steven Stack warned Kentuckians that not…
IVF controversy echoes memorable debate in Kentucky House 40 years ago; issue back on agenda
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Veteran Kentucky lawmakers call it one of the most dramatic moments in the history of…
Foundation for a Healthy KY seeks nominations for Healthy Kentucky Champions awards; deadline May 1
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky wants to recognize people leading the charge to improve the health of the Kentuckians….
Navigating Aging: Does our society simply not care about our vulnerable older population?
By Judith Graham KFF Health News The covid-19 pandemic would be a wake-up call for America, advocates for the elderly…
Almost time to ‘spring forward’ into Daylight Saving Time, though sleep experts say it’s not a good idea
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s almost time to “spring forward” one hour into Daylight Saving Time, which sleep…
Stateline: Fluoride in public water has slashed tooth decay, but some states, like KY, may end mandates
By Robbie Sequeira Stateline Kentucky state Rep. Mark Hart has been drinking fluoridated water his entire life. In 1954, five…
Low vision can affect people of all ages, but risk increases as we age; here’s what you should know
By Christian Meyer University of Kentucky Low vision is a term that commonly means partial sight, or sight that isn’t…
Ceremony at KY’s COVID Memorial (United We Stand. Divided We Fall) to mark 4th anniversary of first case
Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack will join state and local officials, along with several Kentucky families today to…