Kentucky Medical Association
Kentucky lost hundreds of physicians when it most needed them
The commonwealth lost nearly 600 physicians from 2019 to 2022, Kentucky Medical Association Executive Vice President Patrick Padgett told legislators in Frankfort on Wednesday. The loss of 590 physicians represents a $1 billion economic loss, Padgett said. It also means a hit to patient services. And it happened during the deadly coronavirus pandemic that killed nearly […]
Bill adding exemptions to Kentucky prior authorization requirements clears committee
A Kentucky health committee passed a bill Thursday that would add exceptions to prior authorization requirements. With 18 yes votes and one against, HB 134, framed as a way to save doctors and patients time, can now move to the House floor for a vote. That’s despite testimony from insurance representatives who asked legislators to vote […]