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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.
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.
This recognition is awarded to hospitals that have committed to quality improvement practices aimed at enhancing birth outcomes for mothers in Louisiana.
The March 2025 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c).
The state-of-the-art facility provides care for up to 116 patients with severe and persistent mental illnesses, with a focus on rehabilitation and preparing patients for success.
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the March 20, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
A Message from Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, MD
Once registered, doulas may be able to be reimbursed by insurance providers for up to $1,500 per pregnancy.
The department proposes to amend the provisions governing the licensing of a nursing facilities (NF) in order to require NFs to access the certified nurse aide (CNA) registry and the Louisiana adverse actions list, prior to hire and then monthly thereafter to ensure that a prospective hire or currently employed or contracted CNA does not have a finding. Notice of Intent: NF_NOI_9701_and_9759
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the February 20, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
Continues the provisions governing intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) to extend the temporary rates for (ICFs/IID) that have a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities and have a high concentration of people who have intellectual developmental disabilities, significant behavioral health needs, and high risk behavior resulting in previous interface with the judicial system, and for whom no other private ICFs/IID provider is able to support. This action is being taken to promote the health and welfare of Medicaid recipients by ensuring that eligible ICFs/IID are able to maintain the current level of service.
Amends the provisions governing reimbursement methodology for intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID) in order to provide for a one-time lump sum payment in FY 2025 to all privately owned or operated (ICFs/IID) that billed Medicaid between August 1, 2024, and October 31, 2024, and are active and Medicaid certified at the time of payment. The total amount will be prorated among eligible facilities.