In the latest edition of its annual hospital rankings, released last quarter, St. Elizabeth Edgewood was also recognized as “High Performing” in multiple procedures and conditions by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting strong outcomes across a broad patient population. High marks went to five areas related to cancer care, along with cardiology, diabetes and […]
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What to Look for in a Surgery Location: Q&A with Dr. Jai Bikhchandani
Does it really matter where you have surgery? Jai Bikhchandani, MD, a Colon and Rectal Surgeon with St. Elizabeth Physicians, thinks so. Here, he shares what makes St. Elizabeth Healthcare a standout choice for surgical care. How does St. Elizabeth ensure patient safety and quality of care in its surgical programs? Dr. Bikhchandani: St. Elizabeth […]
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Steve Doan files bill mandating pricing disclosures from hospitals
Kentucky Rep. Steve Doan, a Republican from Erlanger and former Erlanger council member, has filed a bill in the General Assembly that, if passed, would mandate disclosure of pricing and other information from hospitals in the commonwealth. “Too many Kentuckians are blindsided by exorbitant medical bills, with no way to compare prices before receiving care,” […]
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New report reveals CBC members’ $17 billion economic impact on Northern Kentucky
A new report published by Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Development found that Covington Business Council member organizations have a direct economic impact of approximately $17 billion on the Northern Kentucky economy. The direct economic impact of Covington Business Council member businesses at $17.75 billion for the Northern Kentucky economy, equating to […]
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Kentucky lawmakers pass bill to protect healthcare workers from assault
With workplace violence against healthcare workers reportedly on the rise, two Northern Kentucky state lawmakers have advanced a bill to expand assault protections to nearly every healthcare worker statewide. House Bill 194 passed the House Thursday on a bipartisan vote of 95-0. Should the bill become law, assault or attempted assault of health care workers […]
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Certificate of need redux: Proctor files three bills Tuesday to address ‘imminent risk’
State Rep. Marianne Proctor filed three separate bills on Tuesday that would reform Kentucky’s certificate of need law without carving out a specific exemption for the Northern Kentucky region, as she proposed in 2023. The centerpiece of the three bills is a proposal that would exempt more types of facilities and services (rather than a […]