Alex Acquisto

Kentucky

Politics & health reporter, @heraldleader. H-L Guild prez. Past: @bangordailynews, @the_forecaster. @report4america, @SaltInstitute, @WKU alum | she/her

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UK HealthCare no longer accepting Cigna health insurance

5 days ago | kentucky.com | Alex Acquisto

University of Kentucky’s medical system will no longer accept Cigna health insurance, “despite extensive efforts to negotiate a new agreement,” the university said. UK HealthCare announced in March it had not reached an agreement with Cigna, and the change took effect May 1. Going forward, “UK HealthCare facilities and providers will no longer be part of Cigna’s medical insurance network,” the university said in a statement.
Former KY superintendent sentenced to 30 years in prison for child exploitation

6 days ago | kentucky.com | Alex Acquisto

A former Owensboro Public Schools superintendent was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison Wednesday on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Matthew Constant, 53, served as superintendent of Owensboro Public Schools from 2020 to May 2023, when he was suspended and eventually removed from his post by the school board for allegations of sexual impropriety with a minor.
Democratic governors decry GOP proposal to ‘gut’ Medicaid funding

1 week ago | courant.com | Alex Acquisto |Lexington Herald-Leader

By Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-LeaderRepublican efforts to slash billions in Medicaid funding would be “an attack on rural America,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and three other Democratic governors said this week. The cuts would strip health care from millions of low-income Americans and cause the closure of dozens of rural hospitals over the next decade, they said on a call organized by the Democratic Governors Association.
Democratic governors decry GOP proposal to 'gut' Medicaid funding

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Alex Acquisto

Republican efforts to slash billions in Medicaid funding would be "an attack on rural America," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and three other Democratic governors said this week. The cuts would strip health care from millions of low-income Americans and cause the closure of dozens of rural hospitals over the next decade, they said on a call organized by the Democratic Governors Association. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Democratic governors decry GOP proposal to 'gut' Medicaid funding

1 week ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Alex Acquisto |Lexington Herald-Leader

By Alex Acquisto, Lexington Herald-Leader Republican efforts to slash billions in Medicaid funding would be "an attack on rural America," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and three other Democratic governors said this week. The cuts would strip health care from millions of low-income Americans and cause the closure of dozens of rural hospitals over the next decade, they said on a call organized by the Democratic Governors Association.
Democratic governors decry GOP proposal to ‘gut’ Medicaid funding

1 week ago | thederrick.com | Alex Acquisto

Republican efforts to slash billions in Medicaid funding would be “an attack on rural America,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and three other Democratic governors said this week. The cuts would strip health care from millions of low-income Americans and cause the closure of dozens of rural hospitals over the next decade, they said on a call organized by the Democratic Governors Association.
Beshear, Democratic governors decry GOP proposal to “gut” Medicaid funding

1 week ago | kentucky.com | Alex Acquisto

Republicans efforts to slash billions in Medicaid funding would be “an attack on rural America,” Gov. Andy Beshear and three other Democratic governors said Tuesday. The cuts would strip health care from millions of low-income Americans and cause the closure of dozens of rural hospitals over the next decade, they said on a call organized by the Democratic Governors Association.
Democratic governors decry GOP proposal to ‘gut’ Medicaid funding

1 week ago | swoknews.com | Alex Acquisto

Republican efforts to slash billions in Medicaid funding would be “an attack on rural America,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and three other Democratic governors said this week. The cuts would strip health care from millions of low-income Americans and cause the closure of dozens of rural hospitals over the next decade, they said on a call organized by the Democratic Governors Association. kAm#@F89=J c__[___ z6?EF4<:2?D “H9@ 5:5?’E AC6G:@FD=J 92G6 W962=E9 42C6X 4@G6C286 ?@H 5@ :?
Democratic governors decry GOP proposal to ‘gut’ Medicaid funding

1 week ago | dailyitem.com | Alex Acquisto

Republican efforts to slash billions in Medicaid funding would be “an attack on rural America,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and three other Democratic governors said this week. The cuts would strip health care from millions of low-income Americans and cause the closure of dozens of rural hospitals over the next decade, they said on a call organized by the Democratic Governors Association. kAm#@F89=J c__[___ z6?EF4<:2?D “H9@ 5:5?’E AC6G:@FD=J 92G6 W962=E9 42C6X 4@G6C286 ?@H 5@ :?
Democratic governors decry GOP proposal to 'gut' Medicaid funding

1 week ago | arcamax.com | Alex Acquisto |Lexington Herald-Leader

Republican efforts to slash billions in Medicaid funding would be “an attack on rural America,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and three other Democratic governors said this week. The cuts would strip health care from millions of low-income Americans and cause the closure of dozens of rural hospitals over the next decade, they said on a call organized by the Democratic Governors Association.