Princess Health and Health advocacy group says revised Medicaid program should improve health and manage cost, without creating barriers. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Health advocacy group says revised Medicaid program should improve health and manage cost, without creating barriers. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsA health-care advocacy group says the redesign...

Princess Health and Study says if Ky. cut its smoking rate to the national average, it could save $1.7 billion in health-care costs the very next year . Princessiccia

Princess Health and Study says if Ky. cut its smoking rate to the national average, it could save $1.7 billion in health-care costs the very next year . Princessiccia

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Illustration from University of California-San FranciscoBy Melissa PatrickKentucky...

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 Health-care consumers get little help resolving complaints, columnist says, citing some horrific examples. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Health-care consumers get little help resolving complaints, columnist says, citing some horrific examples. Princessiccia

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By Trudy LiebermanRural Health News ServiceWho protects consumers of health care?Two...

Princess Health and Many Americans, including those on Obamacare plans, can't afford their health-insurance deductibles, studies show. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Many Americans, including those on Obamacare plans, can't afford their health-insurance deductibles, studies show. Princessiccia

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The United States has entered the era of high out-of-pocket medical cost as a way...

Princess Health and Poll finds many Kentuckians continue to struggle with cost of health care, though fewer are uninsured and struggling. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Poll finds many Kentuckians continue to struggle with cost of health care, though fewer are uninsured and struggling. Princessiccia

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While having health insurance certainly eases the cost burden of health care, nearly...

Princess Health andWashington Post columnist looks at data, talks to experts and concludes Obamacare is working, at less cost than expected.Princessiccia

Princess Health andWashington Post columnist looks at data, talks to experts and concludes Obamacare is working, at less cost than expected.Princessiccia

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The federal health-reform law "has accomplished its goal of expanding coverage �...

Princess Health andHealth reform law has been good for hospital finances, health-care costs, Obama administration says.Princessiccia

Princess Health andHealth reform law has been good for hospital finances, health-care costs, Obama administration says.Princessiccia

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U.S. hospitals have saved billions of dollars because the federal health-reform...

Princess Health andReform law 'quietly accomplishing the goals it was created to achieve,' McClatchy Newspapers reporter writes.Princessiccia

Princess Health andReform law 'quietly accomplishing the goals it was created to achieve,' McClatchy Newspapers reporter writes.Princessiccia

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The federal health-reform law is still controversial and still facing a legal challenge,...

Princess Health and Princess Health andAnthem gives hospital group grant to improve perinatal care, including discouraging early, medically unnecessary deliveries.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andAnthem gives hospital group grant to improve perinatal care, including discouraging early, medically unnecessary deliveries.Princessiccia

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The foundation of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has awarded nearly $259,000 to...

Princess Health and Princess Health andKentucky does well in national comparison of premiums and tax credits in new health-insurance system.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Princess Health andKentucky does well in national comparison of premiums and tax credits in new health-insurance system.Princessiccia

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Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, health-insurance costs vary...

Princess Health and Fewer families report having trouble paying medical bills; near-poor struggle more than poor families.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Fewer families report having trouble paying medical bills; near-poor struggle more than poor families.Princessiccia

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Fewer American families are having problems paying medical bills, but 20 percent...

Princess Health and Business leaders discuss possibility of expanding Medicaid through private insurance.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Business leaders discuss possibility of expanding Medicaid through private insurance.Princessiccia

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By Molly BurchettKentucky Health NewsSome Kentucky business leaders are discussing...

Princess Health and Poll shows health care costs are a burden for many Kentuckians.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Poll shows health care costs are a burden for many Kentuckians.Princessiccia

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A recent statewide survey shows health-care costs are a burden for many Kentuckians,...

Princess Health and Beshear vetoes prompt-pay bill but takes several steps to address problems in Medicaid; he and Haynes say it's working.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Beshear vetoes prompt-pay bill but takes several steps to address problems in Medicaid; he and Haynes say it's working.Princessiccia

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Gov. Steve Beshear has vetoed the bill designed to make Medicaid managed-care firms...

Princess Health and Confused or concerned about the impact of health reform on Kentucky businesses? There's a seminar for that..Princessiccia

Princess Health and Confused or concerned about the impact of health reform on Kentucky businesses? There's a seminar for that..Princessiccia

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To address possible confusion or concern of business people and the public about...

Princess Health and Feds letting Arkansas privatize Medicaid expansion; idea could spread like wildfire, as in Florida, but cost questions remain.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Feds letting Arkansas privatize Medicaid expansion; idea could spread like wildfire, as in Florida, but cost questions remain.Princessiccia

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Arkansas has turned heads nationally with its preliminary plan to expand Medicaid...

Princess Health and Survey finds employees pay greater share of health costs, and most large employers penalize them for using tobacco.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Survey finds employees pay greater share of health costs, and most large employers penalize them for using tobacco.Princessiccia

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As large employers respond to changes influenced by health care reform and rising...

Princess Health and Commission says drastic changes to doctor pay and cuts to wasteful services can fix Medicare problem without tax hikes.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Commission says drastic changes to doctor pay and cuts to wasteful services can fix Medicare problem without tax hikes.Princessiccia

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A national advisory panel says �drastic changes� in how Medicare reimburses doctors...

Princess Health and Herald-Leader says state running out of time to fix Medicaid managed care, with decision on expansion looming.Princessiccia

Princess Health and Herald-Leader says state running out of time to fix Medicaid managed care, with decision on expansion looming.Princessiccia

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A recent editorial in the Lexington Herald-Leader called for swift legislative...