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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 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.
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Governor Jeff Landry, LDH announce key leadership changes
Governor Jeff Landry and the Louisiana Department of Health are announcing key leadership changes with the Governor's appointment of Secretary Dr. Ralph Abraham to the newly created Office of the Surgeon General, promotion of Undersecretary Michael Harrington to Department Secretary and promotion of Chief of Staff Drew Maranto to Undersecretary.
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Rural Health Scholars Program offers students opportunity to learn in rural, underserved areas
The Rural Health Scholars Program is part of LDH's Fiscal Year 2022 business plan strategy to diversify the state’s health workforce and improve patient experiences. LDH will further build upon this work in Fiscal Year 2023.
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Louisiana Department of Health unveils Together: Building a Stronger LDH and a Healthier Louisiana
The 17 initiatives are aimed at improving the health and well-being of Louisianans with an emphasis on prevention; reshaping the #TeamLDH work culture; and enhancing customer service, partnerships and community relations, while being transparent, accountable and compliant with state and federal regulations.
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Department of Health releases Request for Proposals for Managed Care Organizations
The Louisiana Department of Health will follow the selection process outlined by the Office of State Procurement and cannot share any additional comments on the RFP. Organizations must submit responses to the RFP by September 3, 2021, 3:00 p.m. Central Time.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces leadership changes
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing leadership changes as 2020 draws toward a close.
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Department of Health intends to issue a new Request for Proposals for Managed Care Organizations
The Louisiana Department of Health has requested to withdraw its intent to award contracts to four managed care organizations (MCOs) and if the Commissioner of Administration approves this request, LDH will develop and issue a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of state contracts with MCOs to manage health care benefits for Louisiana Medicaid enrollees.
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Dr. Courtney N. Phillips joins Louisiana Department of Health as Secretary
Dr. Courtney N. Phillips has joined the Louisiana Department of Health as the secretary. Dr. Phillips most recently served as executive commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services.
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Gov. Edwards Announces Dr. Courtney Phillips as Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health
Today. Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Louisiana native Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, to lead the Louisiana Department of Health. Phillips returns to LDH after leading health departments in two other states.
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Gov. Edwards announces resignation of Dr. Rebekah Gee
Governor John Bel Edwards announced that he has accepted the resignation of Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rebekah Gee effective January 31. Gee has taken a new job, which will be announced by her employer at a later date.
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Louisiana Department of Health releases new report highlighting economic impact of Medicaid expansion
Today, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced the completion of a report by a team of researchers led by economist Dr. Jim Richardson of the Public Administration Institute at Louisiana State University (LSU) highlighting the economic impact of Medicaid expansion. The report, Medicaid Expansion and the Louisiana Economy, shows that for state fiscal year 2018, Medicaid expansion continues to provide thousands of jobs statewide. Using additional data for this latest report, expansion is currently supporting more than 14,000 jobs across the state and supporting $889 million in personal earnings.