McBrayer announced an addition to the Louisville office, combining the talents of seven attorneys from the firm Reed Weitkamp Schell & Vice to bolster the strength and reach of their Louisville offices and expand their footprint in the commonwealth. Attorneys from both firms have complementary practice areas, with extensive experience in healthcare, employment, estate planning,…
Foundation announces rural project to address childhood trauma
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky announced a grant of up to $200,000 through 2020 to begin a rural program in Russell County and nine surrounding counties to help children and youth dealing with violence, addiction and other trauma known as ACEs – Adverse Childhood Experiences. The Foundation awarded the grant to the Louisville-based Bounce Coalition,…
KHC highlights hospital price variation, recruits employers, hospitals, health plans for work group
By Randa Deaton Last month, a new hospital price study by RAND Corporation revealed that depending on which side of the Ohio River they live, individuals with private insurance who receive hospital services pay more to Indiana hospitals than to those in Kentucky. On June 4, the Kentuckiana Health Collaborative (KHC) brought together key healthcare…
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…
UK Healthcare Hospice Care Center celebrates anniversary
Bluegrass Care Navigators is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the hospice care center at UK HealthCare. Since its opening in spring of 2018, more than 500 patients have benefited from this dedicated hospital space for hospice care. The care center provides a comforting place for patients and families to have quality time together while facing…