By Sarah Hines In April 2019, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, issued a guidance document entitled “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.” This guidance updates standards the DOJ utilizes to investigate, charge and negotiate criminal charges related to corporate crimes. Although the DOJ recognizes that each company has its own set of…
US Senate takes on major health legislation
By Ben Keeton In late June, Senator Alexander introduced a broad bill focused on lowering healthcare costs across the US. This legislation passed the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee and if passed, will have implications across the healthcare sector in Kentucky. The wide-ranging bill aims to tackle many issues including: surprise medical bills,…
Clinician recommendation important for HPV vaccination
By Elizabeth Holtsclaw Even though the calendar says it’s the middle of summer, parents of school-aged children know it’s already back-to-school season. For clinicians, that means parents are scheduling kids for annual check-ups and sports physicals. Which is the perfect opportunity for cancer prevention. That’s why the American Cancer Society, working with healthcare and community…
Congress must protect Kentucky patients from surprise bills
By Neal Moser, MD Protecting patients is a critical component of my work as a physician. But sometimes, we can’t protect them when it comes to the financial fallout of the medical care they require. Far too often, my patients are hit with large medical bills that they don’t expect, especially if they receive…
Health Enterprises Network Releases Key Takeaways from Startups + Big Cos Event
Health Enterprises Network (HEN), an affiliate of Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI), explored the collaboration and economic growth possible through local startups and big-to-medium sized companies through an event held at The Olmsted that featured panelists and showcased companies with innovative products that symbolize the future of Louisville’s health care economy. “Nurturing, supporting and investing…
Hosparus Health partners with #StoryCorps, wins award
Hosparus Health was one of six organizations partnering on Road to Resilience. StoryCorps trained volunteers, social workers, a chaplain and grief counselors on how to follow the StoryCorps model. “Sharing our memories is a vital part of the healing process after the death of a loved one, especially for children who are grieving,” said Candice…