Princess Health and Health ranking of Kentucky seniors moves up, but they are still last in health outcomes, says America's Health Rankings. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Health ranking of Kentucky seniors moves up, but they are still last in health outcomes, says America's Health Rankings. Princessiccia

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By Melissa Patrick and Al CrossKentucky Health NewsKentucky moved up three spots,...

Princess Health and Medicaid stakeholders OK with healthy behavior incentives, oppose penalizing recipients who don't take part in cost sharing. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Medicaid stakeholders OK with healthy behavior incentives, oppose penalizing recipients who don't take part in cost sharing. Princessiccia

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By Melissa Patrick and Al CrossKentucky Health NewsGroups of people concerned about...

Princess Health and Obama asks public to tell Congress to fund the $1.9 billion Zika fight he wants; Senate passed $1.1 billion, House $622 million. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Obama asks public to tell Congress to fund the $1.9 billion Zika fight he wants; Senate passed $1.1 billion, House $622 million. Princessiccia

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The Zika funding package of Appropriations Committee Chair Hal Rogers and other...

Princess Health and Kentucky Center for Economic Policy report warns about impact of Bevin's proposed Medicaid changes. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Kentucky Center for Economic Policy report warns about impact of Bevin's proposed Medicaid changes. Princessiccia

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By Danielle RayKentucky Health NewsA research group with a liberal outlook warned...

Princess Health and Rogers says House Republicans want $622 million for Zika; McConnell, Senate plan $1.1 billion; Obama wants $1.9 billion. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Rogers says House Republicans want $622 million for Zika; McConnell, Senate plan $1.1 billion; Obama wants $1.9 billion. Princessiccia

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UPDATE, May 16: The Republican package totals $622 million. May 17: Obama calls...

Princess Health and Zika update: Local anti-mosquito action needed; McConnell, Rogers at center of debate over Obama's request for more funds. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Zika update: Local anti-mosquito action needed; McConnell, Rogers at center of debate over Obama's request for more funds. Princessiccia

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Mosquitoes can carry Zika. (NPR photo)By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsWhile...

Princess Health and Women in small-town America aren't living as long as before; alcohol, drugs, food, housing, jobs, education, pollution to blame. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Women in small-town America aren't living as long as before; alcohol, drugs, food, housing, jobs, education, pollution to blame. Princessiccia

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By Trudy LiebermanRural Health News ServiceThose of us who grew up in small rural...

Princess Health and Ky. Republicans like Indiana Medicaid plan, but head of Medicaid directors' group says Ind. isn't far enough along to be a model. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Ky. Republicans like Indiana Medicaid plan, but head of Medicaid directors' group says Ind. isn't far enough along to be a model. Princessiccia

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Gov. Matt Bevin and other Republicans have said they want to make Kentucky's version...

Princess Health and Republicans accuse Beshear of holding down failed co-op's premiums to make Obamacare look good; he denies the charge. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Republicans accuse Beshear of holding down failed co-op's premiums to make Obamacare look good; he denies the charge. Princessiccia

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By Al CrossKentucky Health NewsDid Kentucky's government-sponsored insurance company...

Princess Health and McConnell touts bill to fight opioid abuse; blocks extra funding, says money is available and more should require cuts elsewhere. Princessiccia

Princess Health and McConnell touts bill to fight opioid abuse; blocks extra funding, says money is available and more should require cuts elsewhere. Princessiccia

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The U.S. Senate passed a bill 94-1 March 10 aimed at "the growing epidemic of painkiller...

Princess Health and Princess Health andSenate OKs bill to fund pediatric cancer and autism research.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andSenate OKs bill to fund pediatric cancer and autism research.Princessiccia

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With the backing of Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Senate has passed...

Princess Health and Beshear looks likely to announce that he will expand Medicaid .Princessiccia

Princess Health and Beshear looks likely to announce that he will expand Medicaid .Princessiccia

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Gov. Steve Beshear appears likely to announce tomorrow that he will expand Kentucky's...

Princess Health and Medicaid expansion would have 'a big health impact,' and critical-access hospitals need to change, rural-health expert says.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Medicaid expansion would have 'a big health impact,' and critical-access hospitals need to change, rural-health expert says.Princessiccia

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Expansion of the Medicaid program under federal health-care reform would have a...

Princess Health and Beshear says he will decide in four to five weeks, or July 1 at the latest, whether or not to expand Medicaid.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Beshear says he will decide in four to five weeks, or July 1 at the latest, whether or not to expand Medicaid.Princessiccia

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By Al CrossKentucky Health NewsThis story has been updated.Gov. Steve Beshear said...

Princess Health and If Republican governors are agreeing to expand Medicaid after lobbying by hospitals, can Beshear be far behind?.Princessiccia

Princess Health and If Republican governors are agreeing to expand Medicaid after lobbying by hospitals, can Beshear be far behind?.Princessiccia

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By Al CrossKentucky Health NewsFlorida Gov. Rick Scott's surprising announcement...