All Vendor Conference 2025-03-11 Meeting Recording

The La Crosse County All Vendor Conference held on March 11, 2025, focused primarily on updates and changes related to contract management and service delivery within the county's Human Services programs. Key procurement-related discussions included the transition of County waiver agencies to state-managed purchase of service contracts for CLTS services, effective January 1, 2025, with Gainwell taking over billing and authorization processes. The contract unit announced leadership changes, with Paul Meninger stepping in as interim contract unit supervisor. Vendors were reminded of credentialing requirements and compliance with Medicaid billing rules, emphasizing the clinical nature of services and the importance of accurate documentation to avoid fraud or waste. The meeting also covered data collection expectations, audit requirements for agencies receiving $100,000 or more in funding, and ongoing efforts to protect client information during referrals. No new contract awards or RFPs were discussed, but the meeting set the stage for the upcoming 2026 budget discussions scheduled for July 8, 2025.