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Read the Kentucky Spirit lawsuit

Joseph Lord — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:27:10 +0000

Medicaid provider Kentucky Spirit has sued in Franklin Circuit Court to end its contract with the state. Read the suit below.

Life After Kentucky Spirit: Passport, Humana Ready to Expand?

Kenny Colston — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:00:00 +0000

As the fallout continues from the announced departure of statewide Medicaid operator Kentucky Spirit, many other Medicaid operators are already looking to take their place.

Kentucky Spirit announced last week they would break their contract with the state early. State officials say they won’t re-open those statewide contracts to replace Kentucky Spirit until the current contracts expire.

Medicaid Operator Kentucky Spirit Plans to Break Contract, Beshear says He's Disappointed

Kenny Colston — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:58:34 +0000

Governor Steve Beshear says he’s disappointed that one statewide Medicaid operator has announced it is leaving the state.

Kentucky Spirit, part of Centene Corporation from Missouri, announced today that they would terminate their operations next July, before their contract is up.

Managed Care Official Criticizes Kentucky's Approach to the Medicaid System

Kenny Colston — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:13:17 +0000

The CEO of a major Medicaid managed care company (MCO) is criticizing Kentucky for the way the state deals with businesses like his.

Michael Neidorff is the CEO of Centene, which operates Kentucky Spirit, one of three statewide MCOs that has managed Medicaid patients for the state since last year.

In a recent call with Wall Street investors, Neidorff criticized Kentucky officials and the mindset they have about what managed care can do for the state.

State Will Open Louisville Area to Medicaid Competition, Burch Pushes for Delay

Kenny Colston — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:22:51 +0000

A Kentucky lawmaker says implementation of a federal mandate to allow private companies to compete for Medicaid contracts in Louisville could be delayed.