Doctors push back audit alleging Medicaid fraud in Kansas
Kansas Medical Society and EMS executive director Jerry Slaughter criticized a Legislative Division of Post Audit report that questioned about 13 million dollars in Medicaid expenditures and alleged upcoding. Audit manager Scott Frank said the goal was to flag potential problems, not declare fraud. Senate committee members urged medical record reviews to verify claims and cited need for health care audit expertise.
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GOP Leaders Say School Funding Can Be Cut Without Harm
TOPERA Republican leaders claim public school funding can be reduced without hurting classroom instruction. House Speaker Mike O Neal and others argue for across the board cuts to close a looming budget hole, while Democrats warn such moves would harm services for Kansans with disabilities and oppose harming schools.
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House Republicans unveil priorities for Kansas session
The Kansas House Republicans on Wednesday announced a no new taxes agenda plus a push for coal plants and a back to school sales tax holiday. They seek a two thirds veto override on the 2007 veto of two 700 MW coal plants, an independent state auditor, photo ID to vote, and tighter fiscal controls while stressing renewable energy and healthcare staffing. Speaker Mike O’Neal cited broad party consensus as key to advancing these priorities amid fiscal challenges.
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Regents grapple with budget cuts and state funding
Regents discuter with state officials over proposed budget cuts totaling 3 percent this year and 6.5 percent next year. The plan calls for a 4 percent cut to institutional expenditures and 2.5 percent from financing and the General Funds. KU faces a $30 million hit for the pharmacy school expansion though bonding would be allowed without a funding source. A final decision will await legislative action and an April budget review after state tax returns are assessed.
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Higher education beat echoed in Hill blog update
Reporter Andy Hyland shares insights on higher education through the Heard on the Hill blog hosted at LdWorld.com weblogs. The post offers observations from campus policy discussions and university news highlights.
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