Aug 24 Local News Veterans Discuss Health Care at American Legion Convention Health care is on the agenda for the National Convention of the American Legion in Louisville this week. Spokesperson Craig Roberts says many veterans are concerned their V-A Medical System will be adversely affected. “Not to be elitist about this, but the VA health system is, we consider, and many experts consider, the finest national […] By Stephanie Crosby Aug 24 Local News Veterans Discuss Health Care at American Legion Convention Stephanie Crosby
Jul 27 Local News Report: Lobbyists Spent Most On Health Care Issues From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh Health care, not gambling issues, attracted the most lobbying dollars during the regular session of the 2009 Kentucky General Assembly. The Legislative Ethics Commission’s July report indicates health care interests spent $1.3 million lobbying lawmakers during the 2009 regular session. Energy and utility groups were second, spending $561,000. Racing […] By Rick Howlett Jul 27 Local News Report: Lobbyists Spent Most On Health Care Issues Rick Howlett
Jul 22 Local News Health Department Director Says 'Public Option' Not Enough The Director of Louisville’s Department of Public Health and Wellness says a so-called ‘public option’ for the nation’s health care system isn’t a wise choice. As Congress wrestles with the details of a proposed overhaul of the nation’s health care system, one option being tossed around is a so-called ‘public option’, which would keep most […] By Stephanie Crosby Jul 22 Local News Health Department Director Says 'Public Option' Not Enough Stephanie Crosby
Jul 15 Local News Baptist East MS Center Will Close Over Financial Dispute The Multiple Sclerosis Center at Baptist Hospital East is closing today following a financial dispute with the University of Louisville. By Gabe Bullard Jul 15 Local News Baptist East MS Center Will Close Over Financial Dispute Gabe Bullard
May 21 Community Six Degrees of Health Insurance This could be medical news serendipity or a reinforcement of not only the need for a 24-hour heart catheterization lab, but the necessity of means, public or private, to pay for it. By Gabe Bullard May 21 Community Six Degrees of Health Insurance Gabe Bullard
May 21 Local News Norton, Anthem At Odds Over Contract Kentucky's largest insurer and Louisville's largest health care provider may be headed for a split. By Gabe Bullard May 21 Local News Norton, Anthem At Odds Over Contract Gabe Bullard
May 20 Local News A Look At Health Care Costs Earlier this month, President Obama called on Congress to tackle the issue of health care reform this year. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted there could be a bill under consideration in her chamber by the end of July. WFPL's Gabe Bullard has been speaking to some local officials about why health care is so expensive, and what kind of legislation might emerge from Capitol Hill. By Gabe Bullard May 20 Local News A Look At Health Care Costs Gabe Bullard
Apr 6 Arts and Culture Kentucky Center Considers Role of Art in Healing The Kentucky Center has launched a new arts and healing program that’s bringing a leader in arts and health care to speak there Tuesday. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Jill Sonkee is the co-founder and director of a center for the arts in healthcare at the University of Florida. And she’ll speak about her experiences and […] By Elizabeth Kramer Apr 6 Arts and Culture Kentucky Center Considers Role of Art in Healing Elizabeth Kramer
Mar 10 Local News KY Health Officials Watch Progress of Reform While President Barack Obama takes his proposals for health care reform on the road for town-hall meetings in several states, Kentucky health care and government officials are studying ways to put stimulus package funding to work improving the state’s health care system. By Kristin Espeland Mar 10 Local News KY Health Officials Watch Progress of Reform Kristin Espeland
Feb 16 Local News Yarmuth Hopes To Move On To Health Care, Bank Oversight With the federal stimulus package passed, Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth says banking regulation will be the next major issue before the House. By Gabe Bullard Feb 16 Local News Yarmuth Hopes To Move On To Health Care, Bank Oversight Gabe Bullard
Jan 27 Local News KY Jobless Rate Hits 20+ Year High Several large U.S. corporations announced massive lay-offs nationwide this week. About 55,000 jobs were lost in a single day. It’s not yet clear whether any of those losses will come from Kentucky. What is clear is that the most recent unemployment statistics here show little improvement. By Kristin Espeland Jan 27 Local News KY Jobless Rate Hits 20+ Year High Kristin Espeland
Jan 16 Local News Baptist East Expansion To Open Monday Starting next week, Eastern Jefferson County will be served by a new medical center. By Gabe Bullard Jan 16 Local News Baptist East Expansion To Open Monday Gabe Bullard
Jan 6 Local News Public Forum to Advise National Health Care Policy The public is invited to offer opinions on national health care policy at a forum tomorrow morning in Louisville. David McArthur with the University of Louisville and UofL Health Care – co-sponsors of the event – says the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama is seeking input. “This is something the Obama transition team has […] By Stephanie Crosby Jan 6 Local News Public Forum to Advise National Health Care Policy Stephanie Crosby
Jan 5 Local News Yarmuth Says Economy, Health Care Are Top Priorities Third District Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville says the country’s health care system must be reformed in order to protect the economy. By Gabe Bullard Jan 5 Local News Yarmuth Says Economy, Health Care Are Top Priorities Gabe Bullard
Jul 29 Local News Health Care, Jobs Top Concerns at Gov's Town Halls Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is part-way through his 12-city town hall tour, meeting with local residents and taking questions and comments. By Kristin Espeland Jul 29 Local News Health Care, Jobs Top Concerns at Gov's Town Halls Kristin Espeland