Navigating Aging: Lack of affordability tops older americans’ list of health care worries
By Judith Graham KFF Health News What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care?…
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Union doctor one of two sentenced to federal prison for role in healthcare fraud scheme
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The owner and the medical director of the Northern Kentucky Center for Pain Relief in…
Dr. Val Slayton: The prescription for good health starts with selecting the right Medicare plan
As a physician, the last thing I want is for a patient to make decisions about their health and well-being…
Kathie Mancini: Here’s how Kentuckians can make the most out of their Medicare plan selection
The countdown has begun for the more than 60 million Americans – including the 900 thousand individuals in Kentucky –…
Medicare, Medicaid to require vaccines for all nursing home staff; Ky. has sixth lowest staff vaccination rate
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Biden administration has announced all nursing homes who get Medicare and Medicaid payments…
Letter to the Editor: Col Owens says support Amy McGrath and healthcare for all — realistically
A major issue facing Kentuckians in this fall’s U.S. Senate election is health care. All Democratic candidates support universal access…
Dr. Julie Daftari: Kentucky needs to continue worthwhile conversation about telehealth
For Kentucky, one outcome of the COVID-19 crisis is the increasing and worthwhile dialogue about telehealth – which may enable…
OAG says fraudulent medical billing scams targeting Kentuckians; families urged to provide information
Following reports from Kentuckians, Attorney General Andy Beshear has issued a scam alert to warn of medical billing scams targeting…
Thinking About Health: Medicare is complicated; look beyond premium costs, Advantage may not be best
By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service Making decisions about Medicare coverage has never been easy. Over the years the…
BBB Trends: Keep a close eye on your mailbox; your new Medicare card coming with special identifier
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Everyone enrolled in Medicare should keep a close eye on their mailbox because new…
Dr. Molly Rutherford: New patient-centered model, Direct Primary Care, is spreading across the state
A new patient-centered model of primary care, Direct Primary Care, is spreading across Kentucky. In his NKyTribune commentary on January…
BBB Trends: It’s Medicare enrollment time — be aware of fraudsters and the common tactics they use
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Medical identity theft is different than regular identity theft in that someone uses your personal…
Ron Bridges, AARP: Campaign underway to oppose any change that would increase Medicare costs
AARP Kentucky has just launched a campaign to let Congress know we oppose any plan to increase Medicare costs and…
BBB Trends: Guard your Medicare information; it’s best not to respond to an unsolicited sales pitches
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Senior citizens who are preparing to file for Medicare for the first time or…
Bill Straub: Kentucky’s Gov. Bevin appears to be aiming to make lives of state’s poor more problematic
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin moved into his plush first floor office in the state capitol a bit less than a…