All Vendor Conference 2024-11-12 Meeting Recording

The La Crosse County All Vendor Conference held on November 12, 2024, focused primarily on updates and changes related to the Children Long-Term Support (CLTS) and Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) programs. Key procurement-related discussions included the transition of CLTS billing to Gainwell in spring 2025, a temporary pause on contracting with certain CLTS vendors pending state guidance, and the need for vendors to sign contracts to continue receiving authorizations. The meeting also covered updates to CCS billing invoices effective in 2025, including new service location codes and classification changes for staff credentials impacting billing categories. The county emphasized the importance of vendor network saturation, service differentiation, and communication to improve referral processes. Additionally, new training and supervision requirements for CCS providers were introduced, including updated training logs and an ethics code. The county encouraged vendors to engage with staff and participate in ongoing vendor meetings to enhance collaboration and service delivery. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts were disclosed, but the meeting highlighted ongoing procurement management and vendor coordination efforts.