New Rule Continues Medicaid Burden on Independent Pharmacists
A recent decision by a statewide Medicaid operator has independent pharmacists upset again Back in January, it was a group of pharmacists who blew the door off the hinges when it comes to problems with...
View ArticleGov. Steve Beshear Vetoes Medicaid Prompt Pay Bill, Promises Changes to System
Gov. Steve Beshear has vetoed a bill sponsored by House Speaker Greg Stumbo that would require prompt payment in the Medicaid managed care system. The governor was expected to veto the bill, claiming...
View ArticleHopkins County Health Board Moves Forward in MCO Liability Dispute
The Hopkins County Board of Health may learn in two weeks whether they'll settle an ongoing dispute with a Medicaid Managed care Organization. Board Director Jack Morris said a judge will decide in two...
View ArticleLocal Health Departments Hope for Kentucky Spirit Reimbursements
Western Kentucky public health departments could expect more than a million dollars in reimbursements from Medicaid-Managed Care Organization Kentucky Spirit. Kentucky contracts with MCOs to offer...
View ArticleWith Tensions High, Kentucky Organizes Medicaid Insurance Meetings
The organizations the Commonwealth contracts to provide Medicaid insurance benefits are under fire from regional hospitals and doctors for late or missing payments. In western Kentucky, that fire has...
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