Beshear signs bill to bolster Kentucky’s rural hospitals
1 year, 9 months ago

Beshear signs bill to bolster Kentucky’s rural hospitals

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday signed into law a bipartisan measure that’s meant to bolster access to health care across Kentucky by injecting additional revenue into hospitals. Republican Rep. Brandon Reed referred to House Bill 75 as “a lifeline” for rural Kentucky hospitals. “With HB75 now granting access to hospitals to be reimbursed for outpatient services, hospitals will be able to harness federal resources while using no state funds,” said Reed, the bill’s lead sponsor. The new law requires the state’s Department for Medicaid Services to assess outpatient services and provide additional payments to hospitals to reduce payment gaps between Medicaid reimbursements and what would be paid by private health insurance.

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Beshear signs bill giving COVID-related relief to businesses
2 years, 8 months ago

Beshear signs bill giving COVID-related relief to businesses

Associated Press  

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