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 Vision Testing
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)
Cell: (502)