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Update on Medicaid Changes
This week, KDHE provided an update on the Sept. 30 end of Medicaid coverage for lawfully present immigrants, including refugees, asylees and work visa immigrants, as part of HR 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Health Insurers Announce Prior Authorization Reform
This past week, several U.S. health insurers, including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna, announced plans to streamline prior authorization requirements. All the companies emphasized the use of automation and digital tools to reduce administrative friction for providers.
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Upcoming Medicare Laboratory Data Reporting
Applicable laboratories, including hospital outreach laboratories, will be required to report private payer data for Jan. 1 through June 30, 2025, during the reporting window of May 1 through July 31, 2026. CMS will use this data to set Medicare payment rates that will take effect in 2027.
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Education and Updates from KCMHC
The KCMHC is a partnership between the Kansas and Missouri Hospital Associations, representing about 40 hospitals in the bi-state region. The Council is pleased to welcome Stormont Vail Health in Topeka as a new member and provide a list of upcoming events.
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Notice of Potential Suspicious Email
On the morning of April 30, KDHE's Bureau of Facilities and Licensing asked the Kansas Hospital Association to communicate the following to members: "If you or your team received an email from Marilyn (St. Peter) today, please do not open it.
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