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Making Medicaid Better Newsletter 9.21.2011
Making Medicaid Better Newsletter 9.22.2011
LDH News
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Louisiana Earns Perfect Score in Public Health Emergency Preparedness
For the second consecutive year, Louisiana scored a perfect 100 on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) evaluation of the state's public health emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Louisiana and seven other states scored 100 two years in a row. Louisiana's public health laboratories also received exemplary marks. The CDC's "Public Health Preparedness: 2011 State-by-State Update on Laboratory Capabilities and Response Readiness Planning" report released today evaluates the state over a three-year period, from 2007-2010.
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DHH Confirms One New Case of West Nile Virus
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed one new human case of West Nile Virus, bringing this year's total to nine. The new case is from Calcasieu Parish. This case is reported in DHH's weekly Louisiana Arbovirus Surveillance Summary which can be found in the Surveillance Reports Section of the DHH website.
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Notice of Proposed Settlement in Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 2047)
A proposed settlement has been reached in the above-referenced federal Multi-District Litigation lawsuit against Interior/Exterior Building Supply, LP (“InEx”) and other named defendants. The proposed settlement affects all persons or entities with possible claims (against the named defendants) related to Chinese Drywall sold, marketed, or distributed by InEx. Affected persons wishing to opt-out of or object to the proposed settlement must notify Plaintiff’s Lead Counsel and Counsel for InEx in writing by December 18, 2011.
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DHH orders New Orleans-Area Abortion Facility to Cease and Desist
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein has issued a cease and desist order to the Gentilly Medical Clinic for Women, requiring the facility, which has been repeatedly cited for health and safety violations since January 2010 and has been under two license revocations, to immediately halt operations.
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DHH Confirms first Cases of Neuroinvasive Disease
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed four new human cases of West Nile Virus, bringing this year’s total to eight. The four new cases are from Washington, Vernon and Tangipahoa parishes and include Louisiana’s first cases this year of neuroinvasive disease, the more serious form of West Nile Virus.
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DHH Teams up with Louisiana Emergency Response Network to help Prevent Concussions in Young Athletes
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) have joined forces to help protect young athletes from the dire consequences of head injuries and concussions.
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One New Confirmed Case of West Nile Virus
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has confirmed one new human case of West Nile Virus, bringing this year's total to four. The new case comes from East Baton Rouge Parish. This case is reported in DHH's weekly Louisiana Arbovirus Surveillance Summary which can be found in the Surveillance Reports Section of the DHH website.
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Temple-Inland agrees to state request to support sampling of private water wells and seafood
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) are working with local officials in Washington and St. Tammany parishes to conduct a new round of precautionary testing of a sample of private water wells along the Pearl River. Temple Inland agreed to support the state’s request to begin precautionary testing earlier today.
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DHH Announces 24/7 Access to Louisiana Restaurant Inspections through new Food Safety Website
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DHH Emphasizes Health Benefits of Nursing During Louisiana Breastfeeding Week
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DHH Announces Five Contract Recommendations for Coordinated Care Networks to Improve Health Outcomes for Louisiana Medicaid Recipients