Big changes in health care system require leadership at many levels, Edelen says
After undertaking a nine-month review of the state’s rural hospitals, state Auditor Adam Edelen believes many of the changes in the health care system have…
Health & Wellness
GOP candidates talk jobs, taxes and right-to-work at Americans for Prosperity governor’s race debate
Three of the four Republican gubernatorial candidates attended a debate in Bowling Green hosted by Americans for Prosperity Tuesday night where they talked about their…
Kentucky Chamber asks Congress to pass two bipartisan health care bills
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently sent letters to Kentucky’s federal House delegation in support of two pieces of legislation seeking to repeal two provisions…
State House passes statewide smoke-free legislation
For the first time, the state House brought statewide smoke-free legislation for a vote on the floor and passed House Bill 145 Friday morning with…
Governor announces Medicaid Expansion Economic Impact
Governor Steve Beshear announced on Thursday that his decision to implement Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act will add 40,000 jobs and $30 billion…
Kentuckians show support for a smoke-free Kentucky at state Capitol
During a rally in the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday, Dave Adkisson, president and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber, spoke about the business community’s support of House…
Statewide smoke-free legislation passes House Health and Welfare Committee
House Bill 145, a bill that would make all of Kentucky’s indoor workplaces and public places smoke-free, cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday. With 11…
Medical Review Panel legislation passes out of Senate committee
The Kentucky state Senate voted Wednesday in favor of moving forward with legislation seeking to address the escalating costs directly attributed to Kentucky’s uncontrolled medical…
Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson speaks on new health initiative to Chamber Health & Wellness Council
Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson spoke to the Kentucky Chamber’s Health and Wellness Council last Wednesday on the new statewide initiative, kyhealthnow, which aims to improve…
Another ACA Delay Announced
The Obama administration announced they will allow some health plans that fall short of Obamacare coverage requirements to continue. The decision, announced Wednesday by federal…