healthcare

Gary Edward Barg, on Caring for the Caregiver at Paducah's Carson Center

Kate Lochte — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:48:01 +0000

Today on Sounds Good, Kate Lochte meets Gary Edward Barg, Founder and CEO of Today’s Caregiver Magazine and its companion website caregiver.com. He’s the Keynote speaker for the Purchase Area Development District caregiving seminar on May 2nd at the Carson Center in Paducah. His presentation is focused on the question: If you are caring for someone, who is caring for you? It will be an informative day of discussion and information for family caregivers, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Marshall County Free Clinic Plans to Open Soon

Shelly Baskin — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:28:38 +0000

A group of concerned residents of Marshall County have joined together to provide medical services for people in need in the county. And they want to provide those services for free. The Marshall County Free Clinic’s mission is to provide professional medical care for people who otherwise couldn’t afford it.

Local Health Department Awaits MCO Reimbursement

Drew Adams — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:23:24 +0000

The Hopkins County Health Department is continuing to wait for over $300,000 of reimbursement from one of the Commonwealth’s three managed-care organizations.

Owensboro Hospital Searching for More Doctors

Lisa Autry (KPR) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:59:15 +0000

A hospital in Daviess County is looking to bring additional primary care physicians to the region. Owensboro Medical Health System is recruiting two dozen doctors this year to meet the needs of the hospital's service area in western Kentucky and southern Indiana.

Kentucky Gets Federal Approval for State-Based Health Exchange

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:50:24 +0000

After months building a state-based health exchange, Kentucky officials have been told that the federal government has given approval to their work.

Despite objections from Republican lawmakers, Kentucky officials quickly began working on a state-based exchange --- a part of the Affordable Care Act.

Legal Issues with Kentucky Spirit Remain; Passport Withdraws Medicaid Complaint

Kenny Colston (KPR) and Kenny — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:10:45 +0000

Weeks after their announced departure from Kentucky’s Medicaid managed care system, operator Kentucky Spirit and the state are still locked in a legal battle.

Haslam: TN Won't Set Up State Health Exchange

Angela Hatton, The Associated Press and Blake Farmer (Nashville Public Radio) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:38:06 +0000

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam won't create a state-run health insurance exchange, leaving the operation to the federal government. Haslam announced his decision during a speech today.

The Republican governor had until Friday to decide. He says the federal government has not provided enough information.

Tennessee Health Partnership Seeks to Curb Birth Complications

Shelly Baskin and The Associated Press — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:45:17 +0000

A new partnership being launched in Tennessee is seeking to curb complications during birth. “Healthy Tennessee Babies are Worth the Wait” is an effort by the Tennessee Department of Health, March of Dimes, Tennessee Center for Patient Safety, Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care and Tennessee Hospital Association.

Life After Kentucky Spirit: Passport, Humana Ready to Expand?

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:54:55 +0000

As the fallout continues from the announced departure of statewide Medicaid operator Kentucky Spirit, many other Medicaid operators are already looking to take their place.

Kentucky Spirit announced last week they would break their contract with the state early. State officials say they won’t re-open those statewide contracts to replace Kentucky Spirit until the current contracts expire.

Statewide Medicaid Operator Kentucky Spirit Plans to End Contract Early

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:05:26 +0000

Governor Steve Beshear says hes disappointed that one statewide Medicaid operator has announced it is leaving the state.

Kentucky Spirit, part of Centene Corporation from Missouri, announced today that they would terminate their operations next July, before their contract is up.