State lawmakers approve $125 million UK HealthCare contract amid spending scrutiny

By: Liam Niemeyer

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 348

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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Kentucky lawmakers voted Tuesday to approve a $125 million consulting contract for University of Kentucky HealthCare amid scrutiny the state’s flagship university has faced over spending by its executives, including for a healthcare subsidiary.

Craig Collins, the chief financial officer for UK HealthCare, told lawmakers in Frankfort its $125 million contract through 2028 with the consulting company Deloitte was a continuation of previous contracts to expand the use of online record …

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