Medicaid goes by a different name in almost every state!

Only in Kentucky and nine other states is Medicaid called Medicaid.

Honestly, not sure we knew that!

Geroscience: The intersection of basic aging biology, chronic disease and health.

Interesting review article linked below on geroscience. And, one of the co-authors is Brian Kennedy, Director, Centre for Healthy Longevity and Professor Departments of Biochemistry and Physiology at National University of Singapore. Guess what—Brian was born in Louisville and attended Jeffersonville High School.

Brian was a recent guest on the podcast, as well. It’s a good listen, check it out.

 US VC investment, mapped

Q1 2025 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor data on the map below. $11 million across 12 deals in the Commonwealth.

Were any of those in healthcare, you ask? Yes, a few.

Louisville-based Wicked Technologies; $4.68 million.
Louisville-based Swell Health; $1.2 million.
Lexington-based Omega Ophthalmics LLC; $250,000.
Additionally, Carina Medical LLC—with ties to the University of Kentucky—did a $530,000 financing. According to the Kentucky Secretary of State filing, the Principal Office is Ashburn, VA.

Humana and Novo Nordisk

Thought this was interesting. CenterWell Pharmacy will be Novo’s fulfillment partner for NovoCare.

In case you missed it, listen to our podcast with Todd Hobbs, MD. In 2004 Todd joined Novo Nordisk, and eventually held the role of Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, North America. He was on the launch teams for Ozempic and Wegovy. Give it a listen. It’s neat!

Louisville Health Tech Meetup

Register—it’s free—and roll out! Tuesday, Tuesday, May 13, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT!