New Medicaid Payments to Strengthen Russell County Ambulance Service

Tuesday, September 8 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Ambulance Service is reporting an improving financial outlook following several years of struggles. The Ambulance Service Board of Directors held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning. Board Chairman Jeramy Coffey told WJRS […]

Thompson discusses Medicaid billing at hospital, doesn’t project layoffs from Big Beautiful Bill

Thursday, July 10 by Zac Oakes

WJRS News recently sat down with Russell County Hospital CEO Scott Thompson to discuss the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill in Congress and its impact on Medicaid funding. Thompson gave a breakdown to WJRS […]

Thompson refutes report RCH could shut down due to proposed Medicaid cuts

Thursday, June 26 by Zac Oakes

A recent list has been circulating which includes Russell County Hospital, along with more than 30 other hospitals in Kentucky, that would allegedly be at risk of closing due to proposed Medicaid cuts from a […]

Six receive Medicaid Nurse Aide pins at recent ceremony

Thursday, April 27 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Regional College and Workforce Center along with Russell County High School recently held a pinning ceremony for their Medicaid Nurse Aide students for 2023. The class included Natalie Fudge, Stephanie Kinnett, Taylor […]

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New Medicaid Payments to Strengthen Russell County Ambulance Service

Thompson discusses Medicaid billing at hospital, doesn’t project layoffs from Big Beautiful Bill

Thompson refutes report RCH could shut down due to proposed Medicaid cuts

Six receive Medicaid Nurse Aide pins at recent ceremony

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