Flemingsburg practice recognized by Anthem in inaugural Care Provider Recognition Program
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentucky today proudly named Flemingsburg-based Family Medicine Associates of Flemingsburg as one of only 19 national recipients in its inaugural Care Provider Recognition Program. Created in partnership with its affiliated health plans across the country, Anthem’s new program celebrates top performing independent and […]
Comprehensive community health center officially opens in Lexington
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Isaiah House Community Health Center, a joint venture between Isaiah House, the Commonwealth’s largest Christ-centered nonprofit addiction recovery organization, and Lexington Rescue Mission officially opened its doors to the public this morning. The first-of-its-kind facility in Lexington is accessible to all Kentuckians, especially those experiencing homelessness, offering wrap-around services, […]
University of Kentucky selected as member of Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Investor Catalyst Hub network
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky has been selected as a spoke for the Investor Catalyst Hub, a regional hub of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network launched by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). UK Innovate, UK’s innovation, entrepreneurship and economic enterprise for University research, is leading the initiative […]
OPINION: Healthcare leaders encourage Medicaid recipients to redetermine eligibility for coverage
By Dr. Lori Caloia, Dr. Jason Smith, Dr. James Frazier Access to health care services, doctors, vaccines, medications, therapies and guidance can have life-changing consequences. Health care coverage is not a nice to have. It’s a must-have. And it’s available for Kentuckians of all ages. And for those enrolled in Medicaid, action is required to […]
Shively Area Ministries seeks to help neighbors maintain health coverage
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky As Americans everywhere become at risk of their health coverage because of the national Medicaid unwinding, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid of Kentucky continues to travel the state and work with community-based organizations throughout the Commonwealth to prevent Medicaid members from losing their health coverage. . Shively Area […]
Navy Lieutenant shares his experience as a nurse and what he’s learned along the way at UK and UofL
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Lt. Aaron Lueke loves his country, his family and the privilege of caring for others as a nurse. “There’s just no other profession where you can have such an impact and provide so much comfort to those who are suffering,” Lueke said. While Lueke always knew he wanted to be […]
EKU and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky announce expansion of Rural Medicine Scholarship
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Photo by Carsen Bryant, Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky have announced the expansion of the Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarship. The endowment helps grow the number of frontline health care workers in the eastern region of the state, increase […]
Lunae to establish corporate headquarters at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a new addition to the Commonwealth’s booming health care industry as Lunae LLC, the management service organization of Oria Health, plans to establish its corporate headquarters at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus. The Texas-based telehealth company will invest $266,000 to bring innovative health care […]
Community Bank partners with St. Claire HealthCare to support Eastern Kentucky
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Stock Yards Bank & Trust has underscored its commitment to Eastern Kentucky by donating $60,000 to St. Claire HealthCare – the region’s largest healthcare provider and employer. “We are proud to continue to support the strong mission that St. Claire has carried out for decades,” said Benjamin Caudill, Stock Yards […]