Kansas has signed a deal to upgrade the Medicaid computer system that tracks patient claims and payments to providers.
As member station KCUR reports,Hewlett Packard Enterprises has entered into a $215 million contract with the state to provide the system.
Five years ago, Kansas officials signed a similar contract to replace the Medicaid computer. That system, called the Kansas Eligibility Enforcement System, was delayed several times before finally going live last year. The former system has failed to live up to its promise. Its poor processing speed and accuracy have contributed to a backlog of thousands of Medicaid applications.
According to a press release, “The new system will be able to produce intelligence based on claims plus clinical and financial information in near-real time.” The Kansas Health Institute has requested information from KDHE about how the new system is being funded. That request is pending.