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Many Kentuckians qualify for dual-needs health coverage
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KY NEWS CONNECTION Nearly 13 million people nationwide, including the around 2 million people in Kentucky enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, may qualify for coverage under a Dual Special Needs Plan. Chloe Atwater, health justice attorney at the Kentucky Equal Justice Center, said nearly 40% of the state’s population is low-income. She…
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Five ways to make more informed health care decisions during open enrollment
BY DR. GARY GROSEL Amid this year’s open enrollment season for health benefits, it is a good time to take stock of your current health status and coverage needs. Whether you have health benefits through an employer or government-sponsored programs such as Medicare or Medicaid, it’s important to understand your plan options and how to…
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UPIKE breaks ground on Tanner College of Dental Medicine
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) broke ground Friday on the Tanner College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), marking a major step in expanding dental care access across the region. Governor Andy Beshear, UPIKE President Burton J. Webb, Ph.D., and other state and local leaders attended the ceremony. The new college will focus on educating…
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Hatfield leads transition to reopen Williamson Memorial Hospital
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Although he took a longer route, CEO Tim Hatfield went from “across the river” at ARH (Appalachian Regional Hospital) to “up on the hill” at Williamson Memorial. For many years, that is how most people referred to the two local hospitals in the Tug Valley area –…
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Hatfield named CEO of Williamson Memorial Hospital
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Longtime healthcare executive Timothy Hatfield has been named chief executive officer of the new Williamson Memorial. Hatfield has worked as an executive in the healthcare industry for 28 years, with the majority of that time having been spent with Appalachian Regional Healthcare. “Tim brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and skill…
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