
Bill to ensure Ky. hospitals get same access to drug-discount program as other states passes first hurdle
Federal 304B program provides savings – if pharma companies honor it
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Federal 304B program provides savings – if pharma companies honor it
And thousands have visited an authorized practitioner to learn more.
“Public records show most Kentucky cities and counties fell short of state rules that they regularly report on their payouts from the national opioid settlements,” Morgan Watkins reports for Louisville Public Media.
Gun violence is now the #1 cause of death of children. If a disease was causing this many deaths, wouldn’t we call it a public health crisis?
Kentucky’s law banning such care, and others like it, could be overturned, depending on what the court decides.
The grant for the exchange was approved without the approval of the AG’s representative.
The decline was even greater in programs for obstetricians and gynecologists.
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It’s now up 147% from five years ago.
But at 17.4% of adults, experts say the state's smoking rate is still way too high
Winds up passing a vaping bill some say could spur youth smoking
The bill now requires hospitals, birthing centers, and midwives to offer perinatal palliative care.
It now goes to the House with just days left in the legislative session.
Critics disappointed more qualifying conditions not added and say it increases hurdles
But the budget process isn’t over – the House has to agree with the Senate’s changes.