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State awards KanCare contracts Sunflower State Journal
Web272. State health officials on Tuesday announced the selection of three companies to manage the state's $4 billion Medicaid program that covers more than 400,000 Kansans. The state picked two incumbents - Sunflower Health Plan and United Healthcare Community Plan - and a new coalition that includes Blue Cross and Blue …
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Health/Welfare Sunflower State Journal
WebThe April 12 date set for awarding the new Medicaid contracts has come and gone without any announcement of who will get to provide A new audit suggests the state lost $88 million in bed taxes over four years for skilled nursing centers because the state Insurance Department (Updated to
KanCare contracts still under review after scheduled award date …
WebThe April 12 date set for awarding the new Medicaid contracts has come and gone without any announcement of who will get to provide health coverage and services for roughly a half-million Kansans. There was some anticipation at the Kansas statehouse that the contracts would be awarded last Friday as previously indicated to lawmakers.
Seven companies seek KanCare contracts Sunflower State Journal
WebSeven companies are competing for a slice of the state's $4 billion Medicaid contract to provide health coverage and services for roughly a half-million Kansans. Three of the bidders - Aetna Better Health, United Healthcare of Kansas and Sunflower State Health Plan - already have Medicaid contracts with the state that expire this year.
Kansas uninsured rate falls as more individuals buy health …
WebThe percentage of Kansans without health insurance fell in 2022, fueled partly by people purchasing health insurance on their own. New census data out Thursday showed the uninsured rate in Kansas fell to 8.6% from 9.2% as more people relied on acquiring their own health insurance aided by tax credits that made buying health …
New senior staffers named at state health department
WebState health Secretary Janet Stanek on Wednesday named two new deputy secretaries and a new chief of staff. Christine Osterlund, who oversees the state Medicaid program, has been named deputy secretary for agency integration and Medicaid.
State hires new Medicaid director Sunflower State Journal
WebThe Kansas health department announced Friday that it hired the state Medicaid inspector general to oversee the state’s Medicaid program. Sarah Fertig will be moving over from the attorney general’s office to become the Medicaid director for the Department of Health and Environment. “Sarah is a tremendous talent and we are very …
Legislature approves new protection for health care workers
WebThe Kansas Legislature on Thursday gave a new legal protection to health care workers, who have faced a rise in violence over the last decade that became exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill creates the crime of battery against a health care provider, which medical professionals said was a significant step toward …
KDHE warns KanCare provider about contract compliance
WebThe state health department has warned one of its Medicaid providers that it's failing to comply with the standards of its contract. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment notified Aetna Better Health of Kansas on July 24 that it wasn't meeting its contractual commitments. The agency gave Aetna 10 business days to submit a …
Senate passes bill limiting powers of state health secretary
WebThe Kansas Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that limits the power of the state health secretary to prevent the spread of contagious diseases, although it was amended so it would be less burdensome for business.. The Senate voted 23-17 to pass the Constitutional Right to Health Freedom Act, which critics said would present a threat to …
State Medicaid director departing Sunflower State Journal
WebAugust 15, 2023. 0. 1264. Sarah Fertig is leaving as the state's Medicaid director after leading the $4 billion program for a little more than three years. A spokesperson for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed for the Sunflower State Journal on Tuesday afternoon that Fertig was leaving the agency.
UPDATED: KU launches plan to address nursing shortage; hospital …
Web(Updated to correct the hospital nursing vacancies were the highest since 2000) As hospitals struggle to recruit nurses and the demand for nursing heightens, the University of Kansas is starting a new initiative to tackle the mounting health care labor issue in Kansas.
KDHE comms director departing Sunflower State Journal
Web1873. Ashley Jones-Wisner, who led the state health department’s communications efforts through the COVID-19 pandemic, is leaving her position at the end of the week. Jones-Wisner, senior director of public affairs for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, is stepping down to start her own advocacy and …
New superintendent named for Osawatomie State Hospital
Web1254. State officials on Thursday named Kristin Feeback as superintendent of Osawatomie State Hospital starting Sept. 9. She will replace interim Superintendent Wes Cole, who is retiring from the hospital but will continue serving on the Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council. Feeback now works as the director of healthcare
Senate, House committees set to hold Medicaid expansion hearings
Web417. Committees in the House and Senate are scheduled to hold long-awaited hearings on Medicaid expansion next week. Key lawmakers in both chambers said Monday that hearings will be held March 20. The Senate will hold a hearing in the morning. The House will hold a hearing in the afternoon.
Top Medicaid administrator highlights ‘unwinding’ challenges
WebA top state Medicaid administrator recounted the many lessons the state has learned grappling with the thousands of Kansans whose eligibility for health insurance coverage was in question as the pandemic health emergency came to an end.
Kobach seeks to expand powers of Medicaid inspector general
WebAttorney General Kris Kobach's office is seeking to expand the power of the Medicaid inspector general to investigate welfare benefits including cash, food and health assistance. Appearing before the Senate health committee on Monday, Inspector General Steven Anderson asked lawmakers to broaden his authority to investigate public …
New prison warden, state hospital superintendent named
WebCorrections Secretary Jeff Zmuda named Jesse Howes as the new warden of Lansing Correctional Facility starting Aug.7. It's will be Lansing's third warden - including an interim appointment - since last year. Meanwhile, social services Secretary Laura Howard named Lindsey Dinkel as the superintendent at Larned State Hospital starting Aug. 20.
Chief of staff for House Democrats to depart Sunflower State …
Web371. The chief of staff for the top Democrat in the House is stepping aside with the minority party's leadership set to change after this year. R.J. Wilson's last day is expected to be Feb. 24. He returned to the statehouse in 2023 after state Rep. Vic Miller of Topeka was elected the Democratic leader in the House.
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