MCO

Hopkins County Health Board Moves Forward in MCO Liability Dispute

Rob Canning — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:38:36 +0000

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 weeks whether Kentucky Spirit is liable for the $190,000 owed to the Health Department for services provided in state schools. Kentucky Spirit claims it didn’t understand the obligations despite signing a binding three-year contract with the state. Board Chairman Dr. Tristan Linesberry said the organizer’s position is an untenable situation.

Gov. Steve Beshear Vetoes Medicaid Prompt Pay Bill, Promises Changes to System

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:24:05 +0000

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 it would cost the state too much money.

New Rule Continues Medicaid Burden on Independent Pharmacists

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:00:00 +0000

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 Kentucky's Medicaid managed care system.