Day: July 24, 2012
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Four pain clinics already closed as ‘pill mill’ bill takes effect; Beshear says nine more haven’t applied, will be investigated
By Tara Kaprowy Kentucky Health News Just days after new legislation has taken effect to combat prescription drug abuse, four pain clinics in Kentucky say they will close, Gov. Steve...
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CBO estimates court ruling will mean 3 million fewer people than predicted will get insurance, saving federal government $84 billion
The Congressional Budget Office estimates 3 million fewer people will get health insurance than expected before the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The...
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Doctors shifting from private practice to large hospitals for more security under health-care reform
Associated Press photo by Michael Schennum. The days of hanging up a shingle and opening shop are becoming more and more unusual for doctors. Afraid of being left without protection in...
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After several groups say Pap smears aren’t needed every year, ob/gyns recommend an annual ‘well-woman’ visit
Though several groups have said women don’t need a Pap smear every year, obstetricians and gynecologists still recommend an annual “well-woman” visit and annual pelvic exams for all females over...
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Kentucky students will get extra education in nutrition, exercise
Kentucky children will get extra nutrition education at school starting Oct. 1, thanks to a $6 million federal grant intended to instill better eating and physical-activity habits in families eligible...