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Eastern Kentucky measles cases rise in largest outbreak in 35 years

Kentucky · 4h

The Money Overview

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Kentucky Medicaid will cover only one month of past medical bills for adults 19 to 64 who qualify by income starting Jan. 1, 2027, down from three months

Kentucky Medicaid will pay for only one month of medical bills from before the application date for adults 19 to 64 who qualify by income, starting Jan. 1, 2027. Today the program can reach back up to three months. Everyone else who applies, including people 65 and older, will get a two-month window, the Kentucky […] The post Kentucky Medicaid will cover only one month of past medical bills for adults 19 to 64 who qualify by income starting Jan. 1, 2027, down from three months appeared first on The Money Overview .

Kentucky · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Humana Medicare Advantage members in central Kentucky could lose Ephraim McDowell hospitals and doctors Feb. 1, 2027, after the Dec. 7 deadline to switch plans

Ephraim McDowell Health says its hospitals, clinics and doctors will be out of network for Humana Medicare Advantage plans starting Feb. 1, 2027, unless the two sides reach a new agreement. The central Kentucky health system says no deal has been reached. The date falls almost two months after the Dec. 7 close of Medicare […]

Kentucky · 3d

The Money Overview

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Kentucky’s average Medicare Advantage premium falls to $4.90 a month for 2027 from $10.02 as plans rise to 123, CMS says

Kentucky residents on Medicare Advantage will see the average monthly plan premium drop to $4.90 for 2027, down from $10.02 this year, according to a state fact sheet from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The number of plans available in the state rises to 123 from 114. Open enrollment for 2027 coverage runs […] The post Kentucky’s average Medicare Advantage premium falls to $4.90 a month for 2027 from $10.02 as plans rise to 123, CMS says appeared first on The Money Overview .

Kentucky · 2d

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Low-Barrier Buprenorphine at Kaiser Napa-Solano Dropped Treatment, Group, and Abstinence Requirements. Its Recovery Group Ended Once Attendance Became Optional.

Kaiser Napa-Solano removed every condition on buprenorphine over a decade. Federal rules moved the same way, while Kentucky still requires a behavioral program. Conditions once came first: When Dr. Charles Whitehill joined Kaiser’s Napa-Solano program in 2014, buprenorphine patients had to enter treatment, attend group, and abstain from other substances.

Kentucky · 1d

WEHT/WTVW

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Ground breaks for Ohio County health care facility

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (WEHT) — A plot of land just off of I-165 is vacant and empty but soon it will be home to the new Ohio County Healthplex, bringing together Owensboro Health Services closer to home for residents in the area. “The more gas we can fill in the community to better serve our […]

Ohio County, KY · 2h

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Ribbon cutting set for new Haywood ambulance station

Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services plans to open a new ambulance station at 31 Matthews Mill Road in Haywood. Dr. Joe Middleton, the service’s executive director and chief executive officer, said the station will help reduce response times in southern Barren County once fully operational. A soft opening is scheduled...

Barren County, KY · 3d

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Louisville Health Systems Collaborate on Medicaid Quality Improvement

At the recent NCQA Health Innovation Summit, executives from UofL Health and Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Ky., gave a presentation about how they combined data infrastructure and governance with workflow redesign to improve Medicaid quality across adult and pediatric populations. During a follow-up discussion with Healthcare Innovation, Robert Hayes, UofL Health’s value-based purchasing manager, and Amanda Elhart, associate director of clinical performance and impact at consultancy Sellers Dorsey, went into detail about what made the arrangement work.

Louisville, KY · 4d

The Advocate-Messenger

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Ephraim McDowell warns of network change

DANVILLE, Ky. — Patients with Humana Medicare Advantage plans could face changes in their health care coverage at Ephraim McDowell Health beginning next year if the health system and insurer […]

Danville, KY · 5d

WEHT/WTVW

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Tri-State hospitals make best in state hospital list

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – Three Tri-State hospitals have been ranked as one of the best in state hospitals for Kentucky and Indiana, according to Newsweek. In a list of the top 800 hospitals across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension St. Vincent was ranked sixth in the Hoosier State. Owensboro and Greenville […]

Kentucky · 12d

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Bardstown celebrates Town Creek Wastewater ribbon cutting

The Town Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant was first built in 1967. On Friday, the City of Bardstown celebrated recent expansions and upgrades to the treatment plant. Last week, business leaders, city council members and community members visited the new and improved Town Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The ribbon cutting marked a new chapter for the plant as the expansion increased capacity — expanding a necessary resource for the community.

Bardstown, KY · 7d

WKRC

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New medical cannabis dispensary opens in Northern Kentucky, bringing total to 47 statewide

MAYSVILLE, Ky. (WKRC) - Patients in Northern Kentucky now have another place to access medical cannabis. The Speakeasy Dispensary in Maysville held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to mark its opening. Kentucky now has 47 medical cannabis businesses open statewide, including 27 dispensaries spread across all of the state’s dispensary...

Maysville, KY · 5d

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Moving Mountains in Rural Healthcare: The Health Wagon’s Integrative Comprehensive Collaborative Care Model

Deep in the mountains of Central Appalachia, where geographic isolation, poverty, and healthcare workforce shortages create significant barriers to medical care, St. Mary’s Health Wagon has spent more than four decades demonstrating that innovative healthcare delivery can begin far beyond traditional hospital walls. Founded in 1980 by Sister Bernadette...

Kentucky · 6d

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Russell County Hospital Opens Pediatric Clinic in Columbia to Close Care Gaps

Russell County Hospital has announced the opening of a new pediatric clinic under the umbrella of its Adair Clinic in Columbia, giving local families another option for children's health care. The new practice will feature Cassandra Justice, APRN, who specializes in pediatric care, and it's set to begin accepting new patients on November 16, 2026.

Columbia, KY · 8d

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Meet the Owners: Michelle Fuller

Fullers Family Home Care was born out of a growing need for quality in-home care, with Michelle Fuller using her own experience with her loved ones as inspiration. Recognizing this need, Fuller began her small, family-driven effort to help local seniors live comfortably and safely in their own homes. Now, Fuller’s business has grown into a trusted agency serving the state.

Kentucky · 8d

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Russell County Hospital Opens New Pediatric Clinic in Columbia

Russell County Hospital has announced the opening of a new pediatric clinic under the umbrella of its Adair Clinic in Columbia. The new practice will feature Cassandra Justice, APRN, specializing in pediatric care. The clinic is set to officially begin accepting new patients on November 16, 2026. Located at 805...

Columbia, KY · 9d

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Your pharmacist will see you now

Local pharmacies offer accessible services to support Kentuckians’ health. If you’re still only thinking of your neighborhood pharmacy as a source for prescription refills, you may be shortchanging yourself. Kentucky pharmacists can help with a host of healthcare services beyond medication, from immunizations and smoking cessation support to help with diabetes or high blood pressure management.

Kentucky · 9d

WBKO

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More than 200 customers impacted after water main break in Ohio County. Boil water advisory in effect

The Ohio County Water District has issued a boil water advisory. Officials say more than 200 customers are impacted. Repairs are expected to begin this afternoon, officials said. They expect the work to be complete around 6 p.m. this evening. The timeline may change as work progresses. For Context. This...

Ohio County, KY · 12d

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Baptist Health Receives Funds For Shelbyville Expansion

Baptist Health in Shelbyville is set to receive millions in state funding to expand health care services. In a release sent Tuesday, Shelby County Judge/Executive Dan Ison announced that Baptist Health is set to receive $3 million in state funding designated for Shelby County. Pending a final vote by the...

Shelbyville, KY · 12d