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State Legislative Update

Stay informed on the upcoming Kentucky General Assembly session and the races for constitutional offices in the 2019 general election. Explore key issues such as public health, public safety, access to care, and revenue. Learn about the AIM Initiative and how it aims to address administrative burdens and improve the health of Kentuckians.

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State Legislative Update

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  1. State Legislative Update 2020 KY General Assembly Preview Cory W. Meadows

  2. 2019 General Election Constitutional Offices • Governor: Bevin (R) v. Beshear (D) • Secretary of State: Henry (D) v. Adams (R) • Attorney General: Stumbo (D) v. Cameron (R) • Treasurer: Ball (R) v. Bowman (D) • Auditor: Harmon (R) v. Donahue (D) • Agriculture: Quarles (R) v. Haley Conway (D)

  3. 2020 Kentucky General Assembly • Long Session • 60 Legislative Days (January – April) • Biennial Budget • Public Pensions / Education / Healthcare / Corrections • Revenue, Revenue, Revenue!! • Tax Reform • Sports Wagering • Medical Marijuana

  4. 2019 KMA Legislative Priorities • Public Health • Public Safety • Access to Care

  5. Public Health • Tobacco Cessation/Prevention • E-cigarette Tax • Tobacco 21 • Program Funding

  6. Public Health • Opioid Use Disorder • MAT Prior Authorization • Opioid Alternatives

  7. Public Safety • Deceptive Advertising • Regulation of Drug and Medical Device-Injury Advertisements • Vision Testing • Prevention of Automobile Accidents Due to Undiagnosed Vision Issues

  8. Access to Care • Prescription Drugs • Insulin Cap • Co-pay Accumulator • Step Therapy

  9. Access to Care • Payment Issues • Surprise Billing • ER Retrospective Denials

  10. Issues to Watch • Medicaid Funding • Residency Funding • Scope of Practice • APRN Prescribing • PA Prescribing

  11. AIM Initiative

  12. AIM Initiative AIM will: • Identify and work toward solutions to lessen administrative burdens; • Tackle administrative issues, laws, and regulations that are ultimately detrimental to the health of Kentuckians; • Focus specifically on five key issues that currently plague Kentucky residents: smoking, drug abuse, obesity, diabetes and flu/pneumonia. • Solicit feedback regarding barriers to coverage, patient access, and gaps in care.

  13. Contact Information Cory W. Meadows Deputy Executive Vice President Director of Advocacy Office: (502) 426-6200 Cell: (502) 609-3715 meadows@kyma.org

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