Kentucky likely to get measures to restrict malpractice lawsuits

The coming Republican control of state government makes it likely that doctors and other health-care providers will get from the General Ass...

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Surgeon UK ousted has his say in Lexington TV report

A renowned surgeon barred from practicing or teaching at the University of Kentucky for abusive behavior said in a television interview thi...

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State settles dispute with former Medicaid managed-care company, will get $7.5 million from former actuarial firm

The state and St. Louis-based Centene Corp. have settled their lawsuits and other disputes stemming from the 2013 departure of Centene...

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Noted heart surgeon found guilty of health care fraud; exaggerated patient conditions to get Medicare payments

Dr. Richard Paulus (Ashland Independent photo) In the latest judgment of health-care fraud in Kentucky, a well-respected cardiologist in Ash...

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State sues failed Kentucky Health Cooperative's former chief executive board and contractors, alleging mismanagement

By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News The former president and directors of the Kentucky Health Cooperative , created under f...

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American Medical Association says Humana takeover by Aetna would reduce health-insurance competition in Kentucky

Humana Inc. 's proposed takeover by Aetna Inc. would hurt health-insurance competition in 57 metropolitan areas in 15 states, especiall...

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