AGP Executive Report

Measles: Kentucky’s outbreak has reached 204 cases, with adults now the largest group affected and a Bath County cluster at 15. Medical Debt: The state says $153 million in medical debt has been erased for 67,000 residents; the program aims to reach about 130,000 people. Stroke Risk: Research tracking Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky found stroke rates among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled from 1993 to 2020, though strokes remain far less common in younger adults. Eastern Kentucky Cancer Concerns: Whitley County’s health department brought families and experts together to discuss DIPG and other pediatric cancers amid questions about an unusual local increase; the forum offered information and resources, not answers about a cause. Community Health: Pikeville Medical Center is launching a cooking and nutrition program and backing a farmers market initiative to help children access healthy food.

Community Health: Lewis County’s free Health and Career Fair on Thursday in Vanceburg will offer wellness screenings, discounted lab tests, blood donations and job resources. Maternal Care: Amnesty International says a pregnant asylum seeker detained at Campbell County Detention Center was made to lift heavy loads despite pain and bleeding, then miscarried after being taken to a hospital; the woman has since been released. Measles Outbreak: Kentucky’s case count has surpassed 200, and Gov. Andy Beshear is urging families to vaccinate. Medical Debt Relief: The state says it has erased $153 million in medical debt for 67,000 residents, with relief letters sent to households. UK-CVS Lawsuit: The University of Kentucky is suing CVS, alleging the pharmacy company diverted $41 million in savings tied to a federal drug program.

Medical Debt Relief: Kentucky’s program has erased $153 million in medical debt for 67,000 residents, with officials aiming to reach $250 million in total relief. Measles Outbreak: Cases have topped 200 statewide. Gov. Andy Beshear urged families to vaccinate as infections continued to rise, including in Christian County. Pharmacy Dispute: The University of Kentucky sued CVS, alleging the company diverted $41 million in savings from a federal program intended to help hospitals and clinics serve low-income patients. Care Expansion: Baptist Health received state funding for an expansion in Shelby County.

Medical Debt Relief: Kentucky’s latest cancellation round erased $153 million for 67,000 residents. The state aims to reach $250 million in relief for about 130,000 people. Measles Outbreak: Cases have topped 200 statewide, prompting Gov. Andy Beshear to criticize the federal response and urge families to vaccinate. Pharmacy Dispute: The University of Kentucky is suing CVS, alleging the company diverted $41 million in savings meant to support care for low-income patients. Eastern Kentucky Health: Officials are investigating an unusual number of childhood DIPG brain cancer cases in the region.

Measles Outbreak: Kentucky has confirmed more than 200 cases, and Gov. Andy Beshear is urging families to vaccinate as infections continue to rise. Medical Debt Relief: The state says $153 million in medical bills has been erased for 67,000 residents. The latest round reached about 22,000 people, who should receive letters around Nov. 9; no application is needed. UK-CVS Lawsuit: The University of Kentucky alleges CVS diverted $41 million in drug-discount savings over five years. Water Safety: Health officials issued an advisory after confirming a harmful algal bloom at Old Springfield Reservoir.

Measles Outbreak: Kentucky’s case count has topped 200, and Gov. Andy Beshear is urging families to vaccinate as infections continue to rise. Medical Debt Relief: The state says a second round of relief brings the total erased to $153 million for 67,000 Kentuckians, on the way to a $250 million goal. 340B Dispute: The University of Kentucky is suing CVS, alleging the pharmacy company diverted $41 million in savings intended to support care for low-income patients. Water Safety: Health officials issued an advisory for Old Springfield Reservoir after confirming a harmful algal bloom. Organ Donation Oversight: A donation group faces possible decertification following a Kentucky man’s near-fatal ordeal, raising questions about safety and accountability. Rural Women’s Health: UK HealthCare is partnering with community providers to expand women’s services in rural Kentucky.

Medical Debt Relief: Kentucky has erased $153 million in medical debt for 67,000 residents, with the state aiming to reach $250 million in relief for 130,000 people. Measles Outbreak: The state’s case count has passed 200, with 201 confirmed Thursday and 11 hospitalizations. Nearly all cases involved people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown. Water Safety: Officials issued a recreational health advisory for Old Springfield Reservoir in Washington County after finding a harmful algal bloom; swimming and wading are discouraged in affected areas. 340B Dispute: UK is suing CVS, alleging the pharmacy chain diverted $41 million in drug savings meant for four UK hospitals over five years. The allegations have not been proven in court. Rural Care: UK HealthCare is partnering with community providers to expand women’s health services in rural Kentucky.

Measles Outbreak: Kentucky’s total reached 201, with 11 hospitalizations; 199 cases involved people who were unvaccinated or whose status was unknown. Christian and Laurel counties lead the outbreak, and health officials urge families to get vaccinated. Water Safety: A harmful algal bloom prompted a recreational advisory for Old Springfield Reservoir in Washington County. Avoid swimming or wading in affected areas, and rinse with fresh water after contact. Medical Debt: The state’s relief program has erased $153 million in medical debt for 67,000 Kentuckians. Patient Safety: A Kentucky man’s near-fatal experience during preparations for organ donation is drawing renewed scrutiny as federal officials seek to decertify the regional organ donation group, Network for Hope.

Measles Outbreak: Kentucky’s outbreak has topped 200 confirmed cases, with Christian and Laurel counties among the hardest hit. Ten people have been hospitalized; nearly all cases are in people who are unvaccinated or whose status is unknown. Health officials urge residents to check their MMR vaccinations. Medical Debt Relief: The state says $153 million in medical debt has been erased for 67,000 Kentuckians, moving toward a goal of $250 million in relief for 130,000 people. 340B Lawsuits: UK and five other hospital systems are suing CVS, alleging it kept millions in discounted-drug revenue meant to help hospitals lower care costs for underserved patients. Veterans’ Care: Madisonville plans a 19,000-square-foot VA clinic, with construction expected to begin after the new year, bringing more services closer to local veterans.

Medical Debt Relief: Kentucky’s latest relief round wipes out $153 million owed by about 67,000 residents. Eligible people will be notified by mail; no application is needed. Measles Outbreak: Cases have reached 201 statewide, with 11 hospitalizations. Health officials urge vaccination, especially to protect infants, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems. Rural Care: A new medical cannabis dispensary in Prestonsburg offers closer access for Eastern Kentucky’s registered patients. UK HealthCare is also partnering with community providers to expand women’s health services in rural areas. Choosing Coverage: As Medicare open enrollment approaches, Kentucky Hospital Association officials advise looking beyond perks and checking whether your doctors, hospital and rehabilitation providers are in a Medicare Advantage plan’s network. Hospital Expansion: Baptist Health is receiving millions in state funding for a Shelby County expansion, including a new emergency room.

Measles Outbreak: Kentucky’s 2026 cases have climbed to 201, with 11 hospitalizations. Gov. Andy Beshear is urging families to vaccinate as health officials report the worst outbreak since 1991. Medical Debt Relief: A second round of state relief erased about $51 million for 22,000 Kentuckians, bringing the total to $153 million for more than 67,000 people. The program aims to clear $250 million in debt. UK-CVS Lawsuit: The University of Kentucky says CVS diverted more than $41 million from its hospitals through alleged fraud involving a prescription-drug discount program for facilities serving underserved and uninsured patients. Eastern Kentucky Health: Pikeville Medical Center is launching a cooking show with healthy recipes and nutrition guidance as part of its “Food is Medicine” effort. A new Prestonsburg medical cannabis dispensary also gives registered patients in the region a closer option for accessing treatment. Shelby County Care: Baptist Health is slated to receive $3 million in state funding for a new emergency and urgent-care center in Shelbyville; county approval is still needed.

Measles: Kentucky’s case count reached 199, with 10 hospitalizations; 49 cases were reported in October, and nearly all patients were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status. Medicaid Privacy: About 3,816 Kentucky members are being warned their information may have been exposed after an unauthorized party accessed provider portal accounts. Separately, contractor Conduent agreed to an $80 million settlement over a breach affecting 62.2 million people. Child Health: Experts in Corbin fielded questions about an unusual rise in rare childhood brain tumors in Eastern Kentucky. State and federal officials are investigating possible causes; no link to mercury, radon or water has been found so far. Support for Children: Coaches for the Kids donated $1.35 million to Golisano Children’s at UK for programs supporting children’s health and well-being, including foster-care families. Overdose Prevention: Kentucky overdose deaths fell nearly 23% in 2025, but western Kentucky experts warn that an unpredictable drug supply and stigma remain challenges.

Water Safety: Kentucky issued a health advisory for a harmful algal bloom at Old Springfield Reservoir. The water isn’t used for drinking, but officials advise against swimming or wading where blooms are present; rinse off after contact. Measles: Christian County’s confirmed cases have risen to 63, as Kentucky doctors describe challenges responding to the outbreak. Drug Costs: The University of Kentucky is suing CVS, alleging the company diverted about $41 million in revenue from a federal drug-discount program over five years. CVS has not responded. Care Access: UK HealthCare is expanding women’s health services with community providers in rural Kentucky, while UK and Signature HealthCARE plan a 105-bed nursing home in Lexington. Shelby County also plans to give Baptist Health $3 million toward a new emergency room. Blood Donations: WKU and Middle Tennessee State will hold their annual 100 Miles of Hope drive Nov. 2–4, with donations supporting patients including people receiving cancer treatment and those with sickle cell disease.

Measles: Christian County’s outbreak has reached 63 confirmed cases, as Kentucky’s reported total nears 200. State doctors say the outbreak is challenging response efforts. Emergency Care: Shelby County is considering $3 million in state funds to help Baptist Health build a 24-hour emergency facility, estimated to cost $25 million to $30 million. Lupus Research: A UK HealthCare patient is among the first in the U.S. to receive an experimental lupus treatment, while UK researchers are also working to improve earlier diagnosis. Coal Country Health: Black lung disease has hit a 50-year high among Central Appalachian miners, and advocates warn that worker protections and compensation are falling short. Health Policy: Kentucky’s legislative races could shape future rules on gender-affirming care and whether health workers may refuse treatment on conscience grounds.

Pharmacy Case: A Kentucky pharmacist is still fighting charges tied to a one-digit error on a police citation. Her latest hearing was postponed, and her new attorney is considering a trial. Measles: Kentucky’s reported cases are nearing 200, including 63 in Christian County; doctors say the outbreak poses response challenges. Food Safety: Kentucky’s raw-milk oversight is under scrutiny as an E. coli outbreak linked to raw-milk cheese has hospitalized eight people. Separately, state officials announced the arrest of a Boyd County farm operator. Care Advances: A UK HealthCare patient was among the first in the U.S. to receive an experimental lupus treatment, while UK is working to bring ovarian cancer screening closer to home. Domestic Violence: Louisville advocates marked 31 Kentuckians lost to domestic violence this year and called for more prevention, health care and housing support.

Measles Outbreak: Kentucky’s outbreak reached 193 confirmed cases as of Oct. 26, including 63 in Christian County. Ten people have been hospitalized, and nearly all cases involve people who were unvaccinated or whose status is unknown. Health officials urge residents to check their MMR vaccinations. Cancer Care: UK researchers won a three-year National Cancer Institute grant to develop and test an interactive tool that helps patients, caregivers and clinicians discuss cancer clinical trials and make informed participation decisions. Care Access: UK is partnering with Signature HealthCARE to bring a skilled nursing facility to its new Lexington campus. Food Safety Research: A Kentucky State University study found hot peppers can take up metals from contaminated soil, while levels in the edible fruit remained below limits cited in the research.