Bill Straub: When it comes to replacing Obamacare, McConnell, GOP make sure the fix is in
WASHINGTON – Let’s get a few things straight. Republicans control both the House and Senate and they are on the…
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The Christ Hospital gets CON approval for $24 m Ft. Mitchell surgery center, St. Elizabeth will appeal
NKyTribune staff A Kentucky administrative law judge has ruled in favor of The Christ Hospital’s certificate of need (CON) application…
Josh Blair: It’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — remember those who may not remember you
Last February, I met one of the nicest people I know. Her name is Marge, and during the past 17…
Trump to outline infrastructure plan that could help rural areas, but details are still in the works
Following criticism that his proposed budget would hit rural areas hardest, President Trump will travel to Ohio and Kentucky today…
Beshear reflects on time as governor, offers views on how to make government work in People over Politics
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Steve Beshear entered Kentucky politics like a thoroughbred — young and with his eyes on…
Bill Straub: McConnell sees Trump budget as ‘progress,’ but it’s at the expense of the have-nots
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell has had almost nothing to say about the hullaballoo surrounding…
Rural Blog: Trump’s budget proposal contains major Medicaid cuts; passage in House doubtful
President Trump’s budget proposal, which was released Tuesday and will cut Medicaid by more than $800 billion over 10 years,…
Jeff Rubin: Providing care for a loved one impacts more than you think — support is available
You don’t have to look far these days to find someone taking care of the wellbeing of a parent, spouse,…
Medicaid covered more than 650,000 adult Kentuckians in third quarter of 2016
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky More than three-quarters of the adult Kentuckians covered by Medicaid in the third quarter of…
Bill Straub: Voters in Eastern Kentucky took a gamble on Trump — and may end up paying a steep price
WASHINGTON – It’s beginning to appear that many of the folks residing within the always-stunning hills and hollows of Eastern…
Louisville pediatrician Dr. Gil Liu named medical director for the Department for Medicaid Services
Dr. Gil Liu, a Louisville pediatrician and member of the University of Louisville School of Medicine faculty, has been appointed…
Medicaid expansion results in more Kentuckians obtaining preventative breast cancer screenings
The cost of more than 8,500 breast cancer screenings was covered by the state’s Medicaid expansion during the second quarter…
Mothers of Special Children of NKY helps women caring for kids with special needs find their way
By Angie Mimms NKyTribune contributor My family and I once found ourselves on the road from Louisville to Lexington in…
Report says hospital charity care and care to uninsured are down 77 percent since reform
An ongoing report of federal health reform’s effect on Kentucky says hospitals have significantly less charity care and care to…
October 6 forum in Covington seeks to educate public, obtain feedback on proposed Medicaid Waiver
A coalition of health care advocates will host a handful of forums statewide in order to inform communities and get…
Report shows children in KY benefit from affordable health care made possible by Medicaid expansion
Children are already reaping the benefits of more Kentucky parents having health insurance due to Medicaid expansion, according to a…
Bevin administration submits revised Medicaid waiver proposal to federal government
Gov. Matt Bevin submitted the Section 1115 demonstration waiver known as Kentucky HEALTH (Helping to Engage and Achieve Long Term…
Hispanics, low-income, working Kentuckians more likely to be without insurance, according to report
The 300,000 Kentuckians still without health insurance at the end of 2015, were more likely than their insured counterparts to…
Col Owens: Kentucky should keep the Medicaid expansion as it is; say no to KyHealth alternative
I am a recently retired Senior Attorney from the Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio. During my career I concentrated…
Commentary: #KeepKYCovered coalition speaks out about risks to well-being of KYHealth proposal
Governor Bevin’s proposed Medicaid waiver (Kentucky HEALTH) includes a number of harmful changes that will impact the health and economic…
Work-oriented requirements in Medicaid plan could hit a snag; feds haven’t approved similar proposals
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan for Medicaid might not be approved by the Centers for…
Kentucky uninsured rate drops to 7.5 percent, lower than national average, eight surrounding states
More Kentuckians are gaining health insurance coverage, a trend that has continued since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented…