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Refugee Medical Assistance LAC 50:XXXI.Chapter 1
Amends the provisions governing refugee medical assistance (RMA) to shorten the period that assistance is granted through the refugee medical assistance (RMA) program from one year to four months.
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Hospital Services – Coverage of Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease LAC 50:V.120
Amends the provisions governing inpatient hospital services, to allow reimbursement for gene therapies for sickle cell disease outside the per diem rate and paid based on the actual acquisition cost in order to take advantage of a federal rebate.
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Nursing Facilities – Reimbursement Methodology LAC 50:VII.Chapter 200
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement for Nursing Facilities to revise the language and to replace resource utilization group resident classification system with the patient driven payment model (PDPM). The PDPM shifts the focus from therapy-based payments to a more patient-centered approach that takes into account the individual needs and conditions of residents. This action is being taken to comply with federal requirements.
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LDH confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2025 mosquito season
This case was confirmed in an individual from Livingston Parish who was hospitalized due to complications from the infection.
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As summer heats up, LDH helps residents prevent heat-related illness
Residents, workers, and employers need to know the symptoms of heat illness and treatments to prevent heat stroke or death.
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LDH reminds residents to protect against West Nile virus
Mosquito activity increases during the warmer summer months, which raises the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
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LDH concludes measles investigation, updates whooping cough cases in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health today announced encouraging news regarding measles in the state, with no new infections identified following two recently reported cases. However, LDH continues to monitor a concerning trend of increasing whooping cough (pertussis) cases across Louisiana.
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Whooping cough cases remain high across Louisiana
The significant spread of whooping cough is leading to a corresponding increase in reported hospitalizations and deaths.
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Louisiana Department of Health leadership announces key initiatives
These priorities were established to create focus and address overarching problems that have prevented Louisianans from achieving better health and independence.
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms Greater New Orleans area measles case
This is the first measles case reported in Louisiana in 2025.
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Louisiana Office of Public Health to hold public health fair
The Bureau of Chronic Disease and Healthcare Access, also known as Well-Ahead Louisiana and part of the Office of Public Health, organized the fair to promote disease prevention and community access to health resources.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces interim secretary
The Louisiana Department of Health is announcing Drew Maranto as the interim secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, replacing Michael Harrington, who has retired.