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The Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is a vital advisory body to the state Medicaid agency.
Its primary purpose is to provide informed recommendations regarding Medicaid policies, ensuring that health and medical care services offered under the program meet the needs of beneficiaries. The committee consists of a diverse group of licensed medical professionals, Medicaid beneficiaries, mental health experts, pharmacists, government representatives and stakeholders working collaboratively to enhance the quality, accessibility, and equity of care.
These issues are discussed in aggregate and not on a member by member basis. The MAC does not discuss any information that is considered Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) as defined by federal regulations.
Meeting Information
The Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) holds meetings quarterly on the third Wednesday of the third month in each quarter. All meetings are held from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and are available to attend via Zoom with some having the option of in-person attendance.
Meeting Schedule:
- March 18, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- September 16, 2026
- December 16, 2026
To attend a meeting, contact Shalae Harris for more information.
Mission Statement
To ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries receive high-quality, equitable and accessible healthcare by actively engaging with stakeholders, providing expert guidance and fostering transparent, accountable decision-making process supporting all Kansans' health and well-being.
Regulations
Medicaid Advisory Committee Regulations
Board Members
Member Name |
Office Location |
Board Position |
| Amanda Applegate, PharmD | Topeka, KS | Pharmacist |
| Anne Stanton, APRN | Kansas City, KS | Medical Professional |
| Caitlyn Linscheid, MD | Kansas City, KS | Medical Professional |
| Julie Stewart, MD (Vice-Chair) | Pittsburg, KS | Medical Professional |
| Laura Kozisek | Leawood, KS | Beneficiary Advisory Committee |
| Lisette Swails, Ph.D. (Chair) | Kansas City, KS | Mental Health Expert |
| Melissa Patrick | Kiowa, KS | Beneficiary Advisory Committee |
| Mohamed Radhi, MD | Kansas City, KS | Sunflower Health |
| Saby Karuppiah, MD | Kansas City, KS | Healthy Blue |
| Teresa Wesley, MD | Kansas City, KS | United Healthcare |
| William Warnes, MD | Shawnee, KS | Mental Health Expert |
Meeting Documents
Documents and Resources
- Medicaid Advisory Bylaws (PDF)
- Conflict of Interest (COI) Form
- Members of the public have the option to provide public comments to the committee. In order to do so, complete the Conflict of Interest (COI) form and return it to Shalae Harris one week prior to the meeting.
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