‘Medical conscience’ bill is more about religious privilege
Don’t be fooled – this has nothing to do with “recruitment of healthcare professionals”
Healthcare
Maker of device to treat addiction withdrawal seeks counties’ opioid settlement cash
But does it work? And for what?
‘No such thing as a competitor’s veto’ and other arguments as cert-of-need debate renews
Who gets a hearing, and who doesn’t – and what effect that has on the system
Kentucky GOP’s hateful rhetoric comes home to roost
By 2030, Kentucky is projected to have a shortage of 3,000 physicians.
‘You aren’t trapped’: Hundreds of US nurses choose canada over Trump’s America
Making the nurse shortage in the U.S., especially in rural areas, even worse.
US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote
Seventeen Republicans joined all Dems to pass the bill
Kentucky set to pull funding from recovery peer support, but is asked to reconsider
New licensing requirements will cause thousands of peer support specialists to lose their certifications across the state.
Congress leaves town until 2026, letting enhanced Obamacare tax credits expire in two weeks
Dems want the subsidies extended, Repubs want them to lapse – except for a few Repubs who helped Dems force a vote in January
Kentucky Voices for Health’s annual meeting focuses on looming changes to Medicaid program
The GOP’s bill makes significant cuts to Medicaid funding, with ripple effects throughout the health care systems
We expected no action on health care costs, and that’s what we got. Now what?
An important column for you if you depend on the Obamacare credits to be able to afford your health insurance.
KDP launches petition to address preventable spike in health insurance premiums
Use this link to sign the petition
Even as Kentucky families grieve, RFK Jr undermines vaccine protections for children
“What kind of society lets children die from a solved problem?”
A Medicare pilot program will use AI for prior authorizations. Doctors and lawmakers are alarmed.
Companies make more money by denying more care.
Health subsidies would continue for 3 years under Dem bill to be voted on in US Senate
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday the chamber will vote next week to extend enhanced tax credits for three years for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace, though the plan seems unlikely to get the bipartisan support needed to advance.
Miners with black lung disease push back against Trump failure to enforce new silica rule
They believe the administration’s actions favor mining operator profits over worker safety.
