Lexington Herald Leader: Kentuckians Would Pay More and Get Worse Eye Care If HB 191 Becomes Law
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By Ian Adams:
When Kentuckians went to the polls to elect their legislature, it surely was not their intention to elect representatives who would stifle emerging, money saving technologies designed to improve health outcomes. Yet, that is just what the body in Frankfort is gearing up to do. Legislators are barreling forward with a piece of legislation — House Bill 191 — that would restrict the ability of Kentuckians to renew contact lens and glasses prescriptions over the internet via a licensed doctor.