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...
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...
Everyone is talking about GLP-1s. They’ve become the star of the medical spa world, promising effortless results and booming demand. But here’s the problem: in 2025, the legal landscape around these drugs changed fast, and many med spas now run the risk of veering...
The Cold Hand of the State When the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) sends notice that it is taking action, it directs the corresponding nurse to a pamphlet on its website. This pamphlet includes a description of the procedure, and casually mentions that the Respondent...
In March of 2024, Kentucky recently became the first state to enact a law that limits criminal liability for mistakes made by healthcare providers. House Bill 159 passed in both the Kentucky House of Representatives and Senate and was signed into law in March 2024 by...
Fast-Growing Facilities Combining the Medical and Beauty Industries Over the past several years, the practice of medicine has experienced major shifts that have transformed it into a more dynamic and versatile field. One notable change is the creation and...
This past February, House Bill 343 was introduced into House Committee in Frankfort. The purpose of the bill is to create a new section of KRS 335B, a chapter which specifically outlines Commonwealth rules and regulations regarding state-issued licensing. In creating...
Earlier this morning, Governor Beshear signed into law a bill that seeks to curb a disturbing trend in acts of violence against healthcare workers. The law adds requirements for healthcare facilities to create workplace violence prevention programs to better protect...
