May 12, 2016 Gov. Edwards, LDH Outline Cuts to LDH in House Budget Proposal

Baton Rouge, La., May 12, 2016 - Today, Governor John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Health (DHH) outlined how the proposed changes to the Executive Budget, HB 1, would threaten vital health care services and families in the State of Louisiana. This week, the House Appropriations Committee Chairman unveiled drastic changes to the budget without prior consultation with legislators and the administration. The plan would likely close hospitals across the state, including our flagship hospitals that train the next generation of medical professionals, eliminate waiver programs that provide lifesaving services, and would limit the state's ability to provide licenses to facilities and adequately investigate complaints. In addition, the state is at risk of losing more than $1 billion in federal funding.

For a full copy of the Governor's Office press release, click here.