by KAC Staff | Jul 1, 2025 | Insurance Updates, KAC News, Medicaid
CMS has identified a fraud scheme targeting Medicare providers and suppliers. Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending phishing fax requests for medical records and documentation, falsely claiming to be part of a Medicare audit. Important: CMS doesn’t...
by KAC Staff | Jun 30, 2025 | Insurance Updates, KAC News, Medicaid
Effective July 1, 2025, federal law requires state Medicaid agencies to maintain a searchable, enhanced provider directory that includes office accommodations, website links, and whether providers are accepting new Medicaid/CHIP patients. Kentucky now uses the KY...
by KAC Staff | Jun 25, 2025 | KAC News, Medicare
Chiropractors currently face a limitation under Medicare—only spinal manipulation is reimbursed. This outdated restriction forces patients to pay out-of-pocket for essential components of care that you’re qualified to provide, such as exams, diagnostic imaging,...
by KAC Staff | Jun 12, 2025 | Insurance Updates
In October 2024, a monumental settlement in a longstanding antitrust class action lawsuit filed on behalf of healthcare providers nationwide was announced. The settlement, with all the Blue Cross and Blue Shield entities in the country, as well as the Blue...
by KAC Staff | Jan 31, 2025 | Insurance Updates, KAC News, Medicare
In August 2024, after UnitedHealthcare® (UHC) announced the prior-authorization requirement for its Medicare Advantage and AARP® Medicare Advantage plans, the Kentucky Association of Chiropractors and other chiropractic advocacy groups began extensive advocacy...
