By K. Kelly White Bryant On August 17, 2020, the proposed final version of the 2020-2022 Kentucky State Health Plan was released, including none of the substantive changes originally proposed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The Cabinet decided not to incorporate the originally proposed changes due to comments received, and the uncertainty…
New episode of HealthConomy podcast now available
Health Enterprises Network has released the fifth episode of HealthConomy, a podcast where the top healthcare leaders in the region share their stories and explore the history of the development of healthcare businesses in our region. Episode five features Phil Marshall, president and CEO at Hosparus Health. Marshall is involved in many aspects of the region’s…
Healthcare Fellows take virtual tour of UPS Healthcare Logistics
The Healthcare Fellows is a formal executive education program focused on the many business sectors in Louisville’s vast healthcare ecosystem. Each year professionals are selected to participate in the 10-month program with sessions led by community leaders, academics, elected officials, organizational experts, researchers and entrepreneurs. Fellows met virtually in July due to the pandemic. The…
UK CERH plans for Appalachian Research Day Virtual Research Series
The 6th Annual Appalachian Research Day (ARD): Come Sit on the Porch will be held as a virtual seminar series, beginning Sept. 16, 2020. ARD is an annual event hosted by the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health to share results of health research conducted with communities in Appalachia. “Disseminating health disparities research findings…
Passport Health Plan announces agreement for Molina Healthcare to acquire certain assets
Passport Health Plan announced that Molina Healthcare, Evolent Health and Passport have entered into a definitive agreement for Molina to acquire certain assets of Passport Health Plan. The agreement helps to provide continuity of care and coverage for Passport members while also preserving hundreds of Kentucky jobs. Under the terms of the agreement, which is…
Health Enterprises Network plans Health Policy Forum
The Health Enterprises Network (HEN) will hold a virtual Health Policy Forum on August 6. The HEN Health Policy Forum is a group of healthcare executives and professionals who meet regularly to hear about key issues and legislation related to the region’s health-related economy. The forum will include a review of 2020 Legislative Session and…