Princess Health and Potent fentanyl, mixed with heroin, drives 14.7 percent increase in fatal drug overdoses in Kentucky from 2014 to 2015. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Potent fentanyl, mixed with heroin, drives 14.7 percent increase in fatal drug overdoses in Kentucky from 2014 to 2015. Princessiccia

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The number of drug-overdose fatalities in Kentucky rose almost 15 percent in 2015,...

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 Kynectors, health advocates ask state to maintain staffing and other resources in new health-insurance enrollment system. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Kynectors, health advocates ask state to maintain staffing and other resources in new health-insurance enrollment system. Princessiccia

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As the administration of Gov. Matt Bevin works toward dismantling Kynect, the state's...

Princess Health and State Medicaid boss says program won't charge premiums but may have fewer benefits; Bevin's office says all is still on the table. Princessiccia

Princess Health and State Medicaid boss says program won't charge premiums but may have fewer benefits; Bevin's office says all is still on the table. Princessiccia

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The state's revised Medicaid program won't require any beneficiaries to pay premiums,...

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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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 Kentucky is the only truly Appalachian state to have put a brake on fatal overdoses from narcotics. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Kentucky is the only truly Appalachian state to have put a brake on fatal overdoses from narcotics. Princessiccia

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Kentucky is the only truly Appalachian state to have put a brake on fatal drug overdoses,...

Princess Health and Bevin says he will transform programs for kids with special health needs constructively and in a 'forward-thinking way'. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Bevin says he will transform programs for kids with special health needs constructively and in a 'forward-thinking way'. Princessiccia

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Gov. Matt Bevin told stakeholders for children and youth with special health-care...

Princess Health and At forum on opioid abuse in Corbin, people say they need more treatment services, community education and coalitions. Princessiccia

Princess Health and At forum on opioid abuse in Corbin, people say they need more treatment services, community education and coalitions. Princessiccia

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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 Insurance commissioner sues contractor for failed Kentucky Health Cooperative, alleging gross negligence in handling claims. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Insurance commissioner sues contractor for failed Kentucky Health Cooperative, alleging gross negligence in handling claims. Princessiccia

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State Insurance Commissioner Brian Maynard, acting as liquidator of the failed Kentucky...

Princess Health and Top deputy in state health department named commissioner of Lexington health department. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Top deputy in state health department named commissioner of Lexington health department. Princessiccia

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Kraig HumbaughDr. Kraig Humbaugh, senior deputy commissioner of the Kentucky...

Princess Health and Kenton County embraces its once-controversial smoking ban as chances of a statewide ban have dimmed. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Kenton County embraces its once-controversial smoking ban as chances of a statewide ban have dimmed. Princessiccia

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Five years after Kenton County's smoking ban took effect over great opposition,...

Princess Health and Legislature's many health bills include some with life-saving potential, better prevention, greater access and help for children. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Legislature's many health bills include some with life-saving potential, better prevention, greater access and help for children. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsOne paragraph in this story was incorrect...

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 Boyd, Clark counties approve needle exchanges; Boyd's is a limited, one-for one; Covington's proposed limits draw objections. Princessiccia

Princess Health and Boyd, Clark counties approve needle exchanges; Boyd's is a limited, one-for one; Covington's proposed limits draw objections. Princessiccia

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By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health NewsClark and Boyd counties are the ninth and...

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...