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Kentucky ambulance providers say low insurance reimbursements create a staffing crisis
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (440+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " Ambulance providers say insurance companies aren't paying up, leading to emergency medic shortages " especially in rural areas, sometimes leaving communities with no ambulance service at all. Even emergency medical services in cities are finding tight budgets as a…...
Indiana hospitals warn of $1B losses as rising visits strain slim budgets
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (59+ words) Indiana hospitals warn of $1B losses as rising visits strain slim budgets'whas11.com Indiana hospitals warn of $1B losses as rising visits strain slim budgets To stream WHAS11 on your phone, you need the WHAS11 app. Download the WHAS11 app Next up in 5 Example video…...
'People just can't afford these prices' | Louisville clinic warns of premium hikes as insurance subsidies expire
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (429+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that lowered the cost of insurance premiums for millions of Americans expired on New Year's Eve. Insurance navigators at Family Health Centers in Louisville fear the cost of healthcare for some Kentuckians will…...
Costco, Sam's Club and Hy-Vee offer weight-loss drugs at discounted price. Here's what to know.
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (484+ words) WASHINGTON " Weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are now offered to non-insured customers at several stores, including Costco'and'Sam's Club. On Friday, Hy-Vee became the latest grocery chain to offer the weight-loss drugs to customers at a discounted price. Costco, Sam's…...
Norton Healthcare and Cigna reach agreement to keep patients covered
4+ mon, 15+ hour ago (132+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " Norton Healthcare has reached an agreement with a major insurance company to ensure patients remain covered. In a statement Friday afternoon, a Norton spokesperson said the company has finalized an agreement with Cigna after a period of uncertainty....