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month on the prior authorization and re-authorization requests they make on behalf of the individuals they serve beginning in August. This data will provide critical evidence to support our advocacy efforts seeking MA reforms and further clarifications to prior authorizations practices.  On July 30, LeadingAge hosted a call to walk members through the data collection tool and corresponding guide. Here is the recording and the data collection tools: SNF Data Tool SpreadsheetSNF Guide, Home Health Data Tool SpreadsheetHome Health Guide. 

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Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.