OIG Adds New Managed Care Items to Work Plan
On June 17, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) added several new issues it will explore and evaluate in the coming years, with several focused on managed care in both the Medicaid and...
DEA Submits Proposed Rule on E-Prescribing Controlled Substances to OMB
On June 13, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) submitted proposed rules on the prescribing of controlled substances via telemedicine to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is the final step before publication....
Bipartisan Bill to Improve Prior Authorization Processes, Transparency and Accountability Reintroduced
On June 12, a bipartisan group of House (135 members) and Senate (45 senators) members introduced an updated version of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (S.4532 and HR 8702). The legislation...
Kansas City Area Candidate Meet and Greet on June 26
There’s still time for LeadingAge Kansas providers in the Kansas City region to register to attend the Kansas City Area Candidate Meet and Greet. This event is being hosted at Lakeview Village from 5:30...
KanCare Oversight Committee to Meet June 25
A one-day hearing for the Joint Bob Bethell KanCare Oversight committee is scheduled for Monday, June 25. No verbal testimony will be allowed due to the limited time frames, but LeadingAge Kansas did submit...