KMA Announces 2019 Legislative Priorities
The Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) has been busy preparing for the 2019 legislative session. Our advocacy team worked with members to develop a list of
Bruce Scott, MD
January 1, 2019
Health Education & Advocacy
The Future of Medical Cannabis in Kentucky
FRANKFORT Though a comprehensive medical cannabis bill was not passed in the 2018 legislative regular session, the passionate cannabis movement in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Don Stacy, MD
May 1, 2018
Tort Reform and Administrative Simplification Remain KMA Priorities
LOUISVILLE Despite the Kentucky General Assembly’s emphasis on politically charged topics such as the budget and pension reform, it is undeniable that healthcare will always
Emily Schott
March 1, 2018
Recommending Repeal
In an effort to curb the nation’s opioid crisis, US state legislators have recently passed a series of laws to limit the prescribing of such
Don Stacy, MD
August 1, 2017
Legislating Medical Cannabis in Kentucky
Medical cannabis is best known for efficacy in the management of severe pain, cachexia, and nausea. However, medical cannabis has also been demonstrated to be
Don Stacy, MD
January 1, 2017
The Case for Medical Cannabis
The Alliance for Innovative Medicine (AIM) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that serves as the voice for professionals who believe that medical cannabis should be
Don Stacy, MD
December 1, 2016
Reducing Barriers
LEXINGTON Kentucky has the highest rate of new cancers and the highest death rate for all cancers combined in the US. Kentucky ranks #1 in
Melissa Karrer
October 1, 2016
Targeting Physician Education
LOUISVILLE The mortality rate for lung cancer in Kentucky is 50 percent higher than the national average. The state ranks second in the nation in
Megan Whitmer
October 1, 2016