Category: HEALTH POLICY
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Kentucky’s Hospital Rate Improvement Program brings more money and better health outcomes to hospitals
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Hospital Rate Improvement Program for hospital inpatient and outpatient services has not only helped to keep hospitals open, but has also improved patient...
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WDRB gives update on medical marijuana in Kentucky, which is now legal but not yet available
Medical marijuana is now legal in Kentucky, but it likely won’t be available anytime soon, Adi Schanie reports for WDRB. That’s because state law requires medical marijuana to be grown,...
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In final drawing, Kentucky awards 12 more medical marijuana licenses
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky awarded 12 additional medical cannabis dispensary licenses through a final drawing held Dec. 16 at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. Sam Flynn, executive...
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Lawmakers, advocates talk maternal health, AI, gun violence and more at Lexington conference
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bipartisan panel of Kentucky lawmakers told dozens of health advocates Tuesday they plan to introduce a variety of bills in 2025 to collect gun...
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Kentucky Youth Advocates, partners announce 2025 policy priorities aimed at improving the lives of children
Kentucky Health News Kentucky Youth Advocates 2025 policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session focus on a wide range of topics, from ones aimed at expanding access to safe, equitable...
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Kentuckians will need vision screening to renew driver’s license. Advocates, critics weigh in.
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Starting Jan. 1, Kentucky motorists will need an eye exam — either from an eye specialist or a free one from the state — to...
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KY should move Juul settlement dollars into youth anti-smoking programs, health advocates urge
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Advocates who work to end smoking and vaping among youth in Kentucky are asking lawmakers to move future Juul settlement dollars from the state’s general...
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Kentucky law says cities, counties must detail opioid settlement spending. Louisville Public Media finds that most haven’t.
“Public records show most Kentucky cities and counties fell short of state rules that they regularly report on their payouts from the national opioid settlements,” Morgan Watkins reports for Louisville...
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Kentucky awards first medical cannabis dispensary licenses, more to be chosen
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky awarded its first 36 medical cannabis dispensary licenses through a lottery held Nov. 25 at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. These winners, from...
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2024 Kids Count Kentucky Data Book released with new details about children’s health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News This year’s Kids Count Kentucky Data Book looks at the impact of adverse childhood experiences, focusing on the power of supportive community environments and...