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Governor Ernie Fletcher signs broad health legislative package Measures meant to help health care, protect seniors, fight childhoodobesity Doug Hogan, Jeannie Lausche, 502-564-2611 Gwenda Bond, 502-564-6786 Frankfort, KY. March 22, 2005. Governor Ernie Fletcher signed five pieces ofhealth legislation today which address issues ranging from childhoodobesity, small business health insurance, elder maltreatment, electronicsharing of medical information, and best practices for mental health andmental retardation services. "I commend the General Assembly for tackling these vital issuesin a bicameral, bipartisan fashion. We must continue to work together toimprove the health and safety of Kentuckians," said Governor Fletcher."These bills touch on the health of every Kentuckian--from allowing betterinformation exchange in the health care field, to creating a climate inwhich more small businesses can offer health insurance to employees, tofighting the obesity epidemic in our children. They recognize the need toprotect our seniors from abuse or exploitation and for consumer choice andindividual freedom in our services related to mental health and mentalretardation. These initiatives will improve the lives of Kentuckians now andin the future." Bills signed by Governor Fletcher included Senate Bill 2, Senate Bill 172,House Bill 278 and House Bill 298. Passage of Senate Joint Resolution 94,which does not require the Governor's signature to take effect, was alsorecognized. SB 2, known as the "e-health bill," allows Kentucky to start developing asecure, electronic network that will allow health care providers--includingdoctors, hospitals and pharmacies--to share medical information aboutpatients through a paperless system. The Kentucky e-Health Network willallow faster information sharing to reduce mistakes, inefficiencies, andadministrative costs-all resulting in better patient care. SB 172 takes steps to improve the health habits of young people by providingfor oversight and management of the school food service program and thedevelopment of a wellness policy at elementary schools that includesincreased physical activity. The bill also establishes guidelines forvending machines and the sale of soft drinks. The final version of the billwas actively supported by the Get Healthy Kentucky! Board, appointed byGovernor Fletcher last year to focus on solutions to Kentucky's healthproblems. The percentage of Kentucky's children and young people (6 to 19)who are overweight has tripled in the past 30 years. HB 278, the Small Business Insurance Relief Act, creates a basic healthbenefit plan to make insurance more affordable for individuals and employerswith 50 or fewer employees by tailoring benefits to specific needs, creatinga uniform system for physicians to receive credentials with insurers orhospitals, and establishing an advisory committee to help Kentucky providepatients with quality and cost information about their health care. HouseBill 278 is the product of collaboration between the Fletcher administrationand organizations representing small businesses, insurance and othersegments of the health care industry. HB 298 helps protect senior citizens from physical abuse and financialscams. The bill encourages stronger coordination between agencies andrequires targeted training for victims' advocates, social workers, policeand prosecutors in dealing with elder abuse cases. It creates a unified planto provide training, communicate information and promote awareness of adultand elder maltreatment. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services, theprimary agency responsible for investigating such cases in Kentucky, saw a22 percent increase in substantiated cases of elder maltreatment in 2004. SJR 94 directs the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to expandcommunity-based services that are self-directed by the consumer and thatpromote independence and productivity using evidence-based best practices.The resolution, known as "Windows of Opportunity," recognizes the efforts ofthe Cabinet - particularly within the Department for Mental Health andMental Retardation (MH/MR) and the Department for Medicaid Services(DMS)--to develop a comprehensive Freedom Plan with input from stakeholdersto move the Cabinet toward more consumer-oriented approaches that offergreater choice to individuals. This story was posted on 2005-03-23 07:45:11
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