Health News
- Danville Newspaper's Story On Obamacare And Kynect Captures The Problems And Anxiety Among The Uninsured
http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/local/boyle/kynect-sign-up-in-boyle-brings-much-concern-some-relief/article_ca58abfe-8a7c-11e3-be4e-001a4bcf6878.html ...
- Louisville Hospital Merger Could Thwart Some Patients' Final Wishes
More concerns are being raised about the merger that would put a Catholic hospital group in charge of the University of Louisville's hospital. First, it was the prospect that women getting Caesarean sections would not be able to get their tubes tied...
- Ky. Officials Ramp Up Criticism Of Plan To Cancel Florida Drug Monitoring; U.s. Drug Czar Says Fla. Governor May Lack Facts
Kentucky officials continue to rail against Florida Gov. Rick Scott's proposal to cancel his state's prescription-drug monitoring program, a move they argue would keep the pipeline open for Kentucky dealers who head to the Sunshine State...
- Federal Grant Will Help Build Assisted-living And Hospice Facility In Maysville
Gov. Steve Beshear presented a $800,000 community development block grant (federal money administered by the states) for the construction of a Maysville assisted-living facility and hospice inpatient facility Friday, The Ledger Independent reports....
- Health Care Hero Finalist: Jerome Fineblum
The Maryland Daily Record's Health Care Heroes awards ceremony honors special caregivers who exemplify extraordinary commitment to their profession. Stay tuned to the blog to hear details about our winners. Jerome Fineblum is a champion of volunteer...
Health News
Hospice firms drain billions from Medicare by taking patients who aren't actually dying, Washington Post discovers
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/medicare-rules-create-a-booming-business-in-hospice-care-for-people-who-arent-dying/2013/12/26/4ff75bbe-68c9-11e3-ae56-22de072140a2_story.html
- Danville Newspaper's Story On Obamacare And Kynect Captures The Problems And Anxiety Among The Uninsured
http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/local/boyle/kynect-sign-up-in-boyle-brings-much-concern-some-relief/article_ca58abfe-8a7c-11e3-be4e-001a4bcf6878.html ...
- Louisville Hospital Merger Could Thwart Some Patients' Final Wishes
More concerns are being raised about the merger that would put a Catholic hospital group in charge of the University of Louisville's hospital. First, it was the prospect that women getting Caesarean sections would not be able to get their tubes tied...
- Ky. Officials Ramp Up Criticism Of Plan To Cancel Florida Drug Monitoring; U.s. Drug Czar Says Fla. Governor May Lack Facts
Kentucky officials continue to rail against Florida Gov. Rick Scott's proposal to cancel his state's prescription-drug monitoring program, a move they argue would keep the pipeline open for Kentucky dealers who head to the Sunshine State...
- Federal Grant Will Help Build Assisted-living And Hospice Facility In Maysville
Gov. Steve Beshear presented a $800,000 community development block grant (federal money administered by the states) for the construction of a Maysville assisted-living facility and hospice inpatient facility Friday, The Ledger Independent reports....
- Health Care Hero Finalist: Jerome Fineblum
The Maryland Daily Record's Health Care Heroes awards ceremony honors special caregivers who exemplify extraordinary commitment to their profession. Stay tuned to the blog to hear details about our winners. Jerome Fineblum is a champion of volunteer...