Montana looks at Kentucky’s past to understand the future of governor’s health nominee Adam Meier
By Katheryn Houghton and Laura Ungar Kaiser Health News The nominee to be Montana’s next health director faced an unwieldy…
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CHFS, KY Department of Education partner on framework to improve student care and wellbeing
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) are collaborating on a…
Kentucky awards new contracts for five managed care organizations; WellCare to serve foster system
Following a request for proposal (RFP) process and a state procurement procedure through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Department…
Grant of up to $12M for behavioral health services to focus on Kentucky families in child welfare system
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has received a four-year federal grant of up to $3 million…
Kentucky Youth Advocates applauds CHFS for leveraging federal funds for school health services
Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, applauds the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, for leveraging federal funds…
Kentucky Medicaid plan amendment to provide increased access to health services for students
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has received final approval for a Medicaid state plan amendment that will…
NEA TakeBack Saturday: Drug prescription safety is key in continued fight against the opioid epidemic
By Adam Meier and John Tilley State of Kentucky Prescription opioids, such as Lortab, Percocet, and OxyContin, are medications that…
Commonwealth launches Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative focused on improved outcomes
The Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative (KyPQC) launched today during a convening at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The launch brought together healthcare professionals…
Kentucky Health officials urge caution regarding vaping as reported cases of severe lung injury rise
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) continues to monitor and investigate a growing number of cases of severe pulmonary…
CHFS holds Kentucky Fatherhood Summit; Bevin says fathers’ presence in children’s lives matters
Governor Matt Bevin ojoined the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) for the Kentucky Fatherhood Summit. The summit explored…
CHFS names Angela Tackett Dearinger commissioner for Kentucky’s Department for Public Health
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has named Dr. Angela Tackett Dearinger as the new commissioner of Kentucky’s Department for…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services unveils new health information exchange
The Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) has moved to a new platform with enhanced functionality and features for health providers…
Kentucky one of 10 states chosen to attend National Governors Association school safety convening
The Commonwealth of Kentucky was chosen to participate in the National Governors Association’s multi-state convening on Child Health, Wellbeing, and…
Northern Kentucky Convention Center is the site for the 2019 Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A crowd of more than 500 came from throughout the Commonwealth to Covington Tuesday…
Rep. Wuchner leads full day of events focused on health care issues facing NKY communities
Rep. Addia Wuchner, R-Florence, will lead a series of events in Northern Kentucky today aimed to address several critical health…
Panel tells legislative committee Kentucky Medicaid faces nearly $300 million 2-year shortfall
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Medicaid program faces a massive shortfall over the next two years, according to a…
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services recognizes human services employees
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has recognized several human services staff from across the state for…
Medicaid to require some to participate in community engagement; learn more at CHFS forum in Covington
On July 1, Campbell County will become the first county in Kentucky that requires some Medicaid enrollees to participate in…
CHFS names Howard Commissioner of Dept. for Public Health; announces additional changes
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has made the following announcement regarding key leadership positions in various departments….
Legislative session topic of discussion at Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs ‘N Issues
By Mark Hansel NkyTribune managing editor The budget is expected to be a hot topic during the upcoming session of…