Category: HEALTH POLICY
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Landmark bill to overhaul public-health system on governor’s desk; companion bills, including budget, await action in Senate
Kentucky health department officials gathered in Frankfort Thursday, March 5 for passage of House Bill 129 out of the Senate. The bill has since gotten final passage in the House...
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Coping with covid-19: It’s important to maintain mental and behavioral health, especially among children, experts say
Sandra Wilson logged into a school-supplied iPad at Klondike Elementary in Louisville. Students are getting lessons remotely while not attending school. (Courier Journal photo by Michael Clevenger) —– By Al Cross...
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When health officials talk about strong measures to ‘flatten the curve’ to fight the coronavirus, this is what they’re talking about
Measures that are being called “drastic” and “extreme” are necessary to keep the coronavirus and its covid-19 disease from overwhelming the U.S. health-care system, according to health experts and public...
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March 17 teleconference to cover coronavirus prevention and treatment options for state and federal government
The Commonwealth Fund will host a March 17 teleconference briefing for journalists and policymakers to discuss prevention and treatment of the coronavirus. The call will last about an hour and will...
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As covid-19 cases grow, Beshear tells those over 60 not to fly or take cruises; health chief gives advice on when to see a doctor
Kentucky Department for Public Health chart; for a larger version, click on it. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has confirmed two more cases of covid-19, the disease...
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Two days after state’s first covid-19 case is confirmed there, weekly paper sends a special edition to everyone in its county
The four-page edition was printed on thicker, whiter paper for easier handling and retention. —– By Al CrossKentucky Health NewsA weekly newspaper in Kentucky is setting a great example for the...
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Three anti-abortion bills advance out of legislative committees
Pro-choice advocates dressed as characters from “The Handmaid’s Tale” at the March 4 House Judiciary committee, which passed two abortion bills. (Photo by Melissa Patrick) —– Three abortion bills advanced in...
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First Kentucky case of covid-19, disease caused by coronavirus, confirmed in Harrison County; Beshear advises its people to avoid crowds
Crystal Miller, head of the health department serving Harrison County, at a press conference Saturday. Others, L to R: Gov. Andy Beshear; Health Commissioner Steven Stack; Harrison County Judge-Executive Alex Barnett; Cynthiana Mayor...
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Senate bill to address surprise medical billing now in House
By Jim Hannah Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT, Ky. – Legislation to offer patients some protection from surprise medical bills passed the state Senate Friday. “There are many factors that contribute...
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Opioid epidemic keeps shadowing Ky. policy, as Senate removes opioids from list of drugs physician assistants could prescribe
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A House bill to let physician assistants prescribe some highly regulated drugs is moving through the Senate, but without application to some highly addictive...