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Dr. Douglas Flora

PBMs’ Outsized Influence in Cancer Care is Harming the Patient/Doctor Relationship

Op-Ed

By Dr. Douglas Flora

Quality, innovative, individualized care is key to beating a cancer diagnosis. As an oncologist for almost 20 years, my goal has always been just that — to walk beside my patients through their entire cancer journey while offering a personalized treatment plan to give them the best chance at survival.

Op-Ed: Make Your Lung Health a Priority and Breathe Better, Kentucky

By Neal Moser, M.D., Shawn Jones, M.D., and Jeff Reynolds, M.D.

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Left to right: Neal Moser, M.D., Shawn Jones, M.D., and Jeff Reynolds, M.D.

Kentucky is famous for many things. Unfortunately, lung health isn’t one of them.

Elliot Wang

Op-Ed: International Cooperation Needed to Achieve a Sustainable Future

By Director General Elliot Wang - Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta

Taiwan is helping lead the way towards creating an environmentally friendly and sustainable future for all mankind. Taiwan is one of the worldwide leaders in manufacturing and produces many of the superconductors and chips used in products we use everyday. Even with a focus on the traditionally high-polluting industry of manufacturing, Taiwan has solutions to help reduce its global carbon footprint. Taiwan is a perfect partner to share ideas with as the world works together to combat climate change.

Dr. Ben Mudd, KPhA

Kentucky Pharmacists on Frontlines of Improving Community Health

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By Dr. Ben Mudd

Every day, pharmacists across the commonwealth step up to promote a healthy Kentucky. And that involves so much more than filling medications and sending patients on their way. Kentucky pharmacists have always been committed to expanding access to high quality care, encouraging vaccinations and meeting our patients’ needs. Throughout the pandemic, that commitment has only grown stronger.

Op-Ed: Employers Can Help Kentuckians Reach Long-term Recovery While Building Their Workforce

By LaKisha Miller, Van Ingram, Pat Fogarty and Jamie Johnson

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LaKisha Miller is Executive Director of the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center. Van Ingram is Executive Director for the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy. Pat Fogarty is Senior Vice President of Operations at Addiction Recovery Care. Jamie Johnson is Vice President of Operations at Dorman Products in Warsaw, Kentucky.

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the past 18 months have brought many challenges for our health care system, businesses, schools and families. Now, employers of all types and sizes across Kentucky are eager to get back on track and contribute to the state’s economic recovery. But many are struggling to find and retain the workforce they need to bounce back, meet customer demand and take their businesses to the next level.

 

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