A 4% reduction in Medicaid provider reimbursement rates might sound modest, but for Kentucky healthcare practices already operating at narrow margins, such a reduction can mean the difference between staying open and closing. Healthcare operations across Kentucky are...
One of the most highly regulated industries in this Commonwealth is health care. Due to this immense level of oversight, it is important for all those who are or who hope to practice medicine, or related occupations, in Kentucky to stay informed about regulations....
In 2022, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) launched Access MFT, a strategic portability initiative designed to simplify licensure mobility for the marriage and family therapist (MFT) profession. After receiving unanimous approval in both...
A job ending can bring a mix of uncertainty, urgency, and pressure to make quick decisions. In the middle of that moment, some employees are presented with a severance agreement and asked to sign it within a short period of time. While it may appear to be a routine...
If you are familiar with the healthcare industry, you should know about Certificates of Need (CON). In Kentucky, healthcare providers are required to obtain a CON before building, expanding, or initiating certain facilities or services. Essentially, a CON is a...
Most people have heard of both employees and independent contractors. In fact, the majority of the U.S. workforce falls into one of these two categories. However, many people do not understand the distinction. At a base level, independent contractors operate their own...
A senator, attorney, statesman, and judge, John Rowan wore many hats throughout his career. Rowan was born in 1773 in Pennsylvania, the son of Revolutionary War veteran and former three-term sheriff, Captain William Rowan. In 1783, Captain Rowan and the Rowan family...
An executive order is among the most common presidential documents in the United States government. Every U.S. president has issued at least one executive order while in office. Simply put, these documents are a signed, written directive to federal agencies that...
Employment law exists to protect workers and promote fairness in the workplace. While laws can sometimes feel complex or intimidating, understanding your basic rights as an employee can help you recognize problems early, protect yourself, and know when to seek legal...
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has adopted four different constitutions throughout its rich history. Kentucky’s fourth and final Constitution, ratified on August 3rd, 1891, continues to serve as the governing document of the Commonwealth. The 1891 Constitution,...
