Hospitals warn of big hit if Obamacare repeal send them lots more uninsured patients; rural hospitals at more risk

The two big lobbies for hospitals are telling Congress and President-elect Donald Trump, who are planning to repeal and replace President Ob...

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Election results increase concerns among supporters of Medicaid expansion in Kentucky

The election of Donald Trump and continued Republican control of Congress have compounded worries about the future of health care for the 44...

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Surgeon general's addiction report, requested by McConnell and Democratic senator, calls for a new approach

Only 10 percent of Americans who abuse painkillers get treatment, so the nation needs to take a different approach to the growing problem of...

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In wake of Trump's election, Bevin administration says it will keep negotiating with Obama officials about Medicaid waiver request

Donald Trump and President Obama met Thursday. (Photo: Michael Reynolds, European Pressphoto Agency ) By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The a...

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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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Feds give UK $19.8 million second-round grant to bring health research into communities in Kentucky and Central Appalachia

By Al Cross and Traci Thomas Kentucky Health News A four-year, $19.8 million research grant to the University of Kentucky will bring better...

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Congress includes Zika funding in stopgap spending bill

McConnell with other GOP Senate leaders, John Barrasso of Wyoming and John Cornyn of Texas ( Getty Images photo by Alex Wong) Congress has ...

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