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To the provider who had to hold yet another hand today, who fought back tears behind their mask, who carried on despite feeling broken inside - I see you. I hold space for your #grief.

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November 30, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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Im Betrieb mussten wir die Powerline- Sender neu kalibrieren am WLAN Gerät. Zwei waren zu alt & nicht auf die Bandbreite einzurichten. Der Providersupport hat das mit uns durchgemessen. 2 Adapter weniger (die alten) & kommen auf bis zu 80 % der genannten Leistung im Vollbetrieb.
September 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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April 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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New Hampshire's Medicaid director warns that proposed changes in HB 1755 could jeopardize $22.5 million in vital rebates and the survival of safety-net providers.

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Medicaid director warns HB 1755 reporting rules could threaten safety‑net providers and $22.5M in rebates
State Medicaid Director Henry Litman testified that HB 1755’s expanded 340B reporting and proposed timelines risk driving providers from the program and imperiling about $22.5 million in annual rebate revenue the department uses to finance Medicaid. He urged a calibrated workgroup and additional resources before implementation.
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September 25, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Senate Bill 465 is poised to revolutionize payment timelines for healthcare providers in Louisiana, but a contentious $14 million fiscal note has lawmakers questioning the process!

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Senate committee advances prompt-pay bill amid questions over $14 million fiscal note
The Senate Insurance Committee advanced SB 465 to shorten insurer payment timelines after a contentious exchange over a late $14 million fiscal note; the Division of Administration and Blue Cross urged technical fixes and pledged to revisit the fiscal estimate.
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April 29, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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Colorado Medicaid's new CoreAI platform is transforming provider interactions, but it can't make decisions—find out what it can do!

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Medicaid provider call center uses CoreAI for self‑service; department says tool doesn't make decisions
Colorado Medicaid told the committee it uses CoreAI (via contractor Optum) to provide automated self‑service for providers; officials said the system recognizes intent and follows predefined conversational flows, does not use generative LLMs in this implementation, and cannot approve or deny claims.
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September 9, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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HHS is mandating all Medicaid providers to complete off-cycle revalidations by June 6, 2028, with a focus on those overdue for the past year—are you prepared for this compliance deadline?

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DMS Division of Program Integrity: HHS requires off-cycle revalidation by June 6, 2028; providers to be notified via MPPA
Chris Turner of DMS's Division of Program Integrity told the committee that HHS has directed states to complete off-cycle Medicaid provider revalidations by 06/06/2028 and that Kentucky will prioritize providers who have not revalidated in the past 12 months; providers will receive notices via the MPPA and by mail.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Kansas providers are sounding the alarm over crippling delays and audits by managed-care organizations that jeopardize access to essential services for families in need.

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Kansas providers press committee on MCO accountability, audits and late payments
Providers and provider groups urged stronger oversight of managed-care organizations, citing inconsistent service authorizations, documentation changes, payment delays (one speaker reported $152,000 outstanding receivables), and aggressive audits that threaten provider viability and beneficiary access.
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August 12, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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Providers are frustrated as MCOs demand Medicare denials for MAP-34 claims, leading to unwarranted billing delays and confusion.

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Providers say MCOs are asking for Medicare denials for MAP‑34 claims; DMS to follow up
Home‑health providers said two MCOs have been requiring Medicare denials before processing MAP‑34 claims, creating billing delays. Providers asked DMS to clarify whether internal home‑health rejections may be used instead and requested a state representative at the next MAP meeting.
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August 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Kentucky's Medicaid program faces a tough choice as officials propose a 4% cut to certain provider rates to address a budget shortfall—what could this mean for access to care?

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Kentucky Medicaid signals budget shortfall, proposes 4% cut to certain provider rates
Department for Medicaid Services officials said they identified a budget shortfall tied to 2026 appropriations and proposed a targeted 4% reduction to certain provider rates; implementation timing is unsettled and officials said any cut would be prospective and follow federal and state approvals.
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July 22, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Colorado's rural health clinics faced payment errors, but the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is here to help providers navigate the reconciliation process!

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HCPF: Late‑June payments sent to hospital‑based RHCs; reconciliation and managed‑care audit processes explained
Andrew Abalos said the department sent payments to most hospital‑based rural health clinics in late June, acknowledged a small number of payment errors, and summarized reconciliations, the scope‑of‑service adjustment process, and the managed‑care accuracy audit including how providers can participate.
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July 15, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Connecticut psychologists are rallying for House Bill 7039, aiming to combat the financial strain of insurance clawbacks that threaten the viability of mental health services.

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Connecticut psychologists advocate for House Bill 7039 to limit insurance clawbacks
Psychologists support bill to restrict insurance clawback periods to one year in Connecticut
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March 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Major changes are coming to Washington's Working Connections child care subsidies, with center rates set to rise by 22% and new daily attendance billing rules on the horizon.

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DCYF outlines working‑connections overhaul: center subsidy rates rise, attendance billing shifts, rulemaking ahead
DCYF staff told ELAC that 2026 legislative changes to Working Connections will increase center subsidy rates (centers to the 85th percentile of the 2024 market rate survey on July 1, 2026), change attendance and billing rules, and trigger phased rulemaking and provider training through 2027.
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June 16, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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Ohio's Senate Bill 162 is set to revolutionize healthcare finances by shortening insurer takebacks from 24 to 12 months and extending provider appeal rights to 60 days!

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Committee advances substitute for insurer ‘takebacks,’ shortens look‑back and extends provider appeal window
The committee approved substitute Senate Bill 162 as a working document; the substitute shortens insurer claim ‘takebacks’ look‑back from 24 to 12 months, extends provider appeal rights from 30 to 60 days, and allows agreed electronic notification between insurers and providers, sponsors and the Ohio State Medical Association said.
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March 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Ohio healthcare advocates are fighting for Senate Bill 162, aiming to protect providers from unfair insurance recoupments that threaten their practices and patient access.

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Physicians and Advocates Tell Committee Recoupment Rules Hurt Practices; Bill Would Shorten Lookback and Bar Appeal Fees
Proponents of Senate Bill 162, including the Ohio State Medical Association and behavioral health representatives, told the Senate committee that insurers' "take backs" (recoupments) create financial instability for providers and that the bill would shorten the audit lookback period and bar insurers from charging providers to appeal recoupment.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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September 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Minnesota's Senate File 4324 aims to overhaul childcare licensing, but the debate reveals deep divides among providers—will this modernization help or hinder family care?

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Long debate as committee considers sweeping childcare licensing overhaul; providers urge more provider‑centered drafting
Senate File 4324 would modernize childcare licensing statutes, adjust ratios and set new license classes. Providers and associations offered mixed views—some praised capacity increases and modernization, others warned the draft contains vague, subjective or burdensome requirements that could push family child care providers out of the market. Committee laid the bill over for amendment work.
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March 26, 2026 at 6:01 AM
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As Minnesota lawmakers grapple with a critical shift in dental funding, concerns mount over the potential fallout for vulnerable patients and essential providers.

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Senator Bolden withdraws dental funding amendment amid provider concerns
Senator Bolden pauses amendment while discussing concerns over dental care funding transition.
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March 27, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Minnesota lawmakers are on the brink of a childcare revolution with House File 2617, a bill that promises to transform the licensing system for the betterment of providers and children alike.

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Minnesota lawmakers push reform on childcare licensing with House File 2617
House File 2617 aims to transform childcare licensing to support quality education and safety.
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March 27, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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Minnesota's Senate Bill 2937 could revolutionize child care payment processes, ensuring timely compensation for providers and potentially enhancing the quality of care for families.

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Minnesota amends child care provider payment regulations for timely billing
Minnesota sets new billing timelines and conditions for child care provider payments.
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March 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Minnesota's new childcare licensing standards are set to revolutionize provider operations and enhance child safety, responding directly to voices from the community!

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Childcare Licensing Committee updates standards for safety and operational efficiency
Committee streamlines childcare licensing requirements to enhance provider flexibility and safety measures
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March 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Minnesota's Senate Committee is tackling urgent service disruptions for individuals with disabilities caused by delays in provider coding—what's being done to secure uninterrupted care?

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Minnesota agencies address service disruptions for disabled amid provider coding delays
Agencies implement temporary authorizations to avoid service interruptions for disabled individuals.
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February 16, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Exciting changes are on the horizon as the HMS Colorado RAC website gets a major redesign for enhanced usability, while automated audits kick off with complex processes set to expand early next year!

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Department and HMS to refresh portals; automated audits started, complex DRG audits to expand slowly
HMS said its RAC website will be pared down during an early-2026 redesign; department staff said automated audits are under way and complex audits (DRGs first) will be rolled out slowly with small claim sets and rebilling safeguards, with more steady activity expected mid to late January.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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HMS is shaking up audits with automation that flags duplicate behavioral health claims and pediatric therapy discrepancies—could this change the game for providers?

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HMS details five automated RAC scenarios; providers press for clarity on records and rebilling
HMS presented five automated audit scenarios — duplicate behavioral-health claims, pediatric behavioral therapy place-of-service and provider-type issues, missing ordering providers, and NEMT trips without a qualifying medical claim — and providers raised concerns about FQHC exceptions, record burdens for disputes, and the automated approach to high-volume services.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:51 AM