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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UK medical school at Bowling Green, similar to deal with Ashland and Morehead hospitals, is aimed at addressing doctor shortage

The Medical Center and Western Kentucky University already cooperate on other medical-education programs. Officials and civic leaders in Sou...

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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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One pediatrician says vaccines are the most important thing she does; another says providers' recommendations are key

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News One of the most important things a provider can do to get children vaccinated is to offer clear reco...

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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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OxyContin sales reps used food, gifts to convince doctors to buy drugs, says investigative report

Pharmaceutical sales representatives from health-care giant Abbott Laboratories sales reps "were instructed to downplay the threat of ...

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Smoking marijuana isn't the biggest concern for your doctor, unless perhaps he or she is a Republican

Marijuana use is not among your doctor's major worries, but that might depend on his or her politics, according to a study published in ...

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