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Louisiana surpasses 18,000 deaths from COVID-19
Health officials urge the public to stay up to date on their vaccines
LDH News
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Louisiana has fourth highest rate of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease in the country
To date this year, Louisiana is reporting a total of 33 NID cases in the state and 3 West Nile fever cases. Five individuals diagnosed with NID in Louisiana have died.
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Medicaid to host provider webinars about approaching Provider Enrollment Deadline for claims reimbursement
The information shared will be the same for all webinars, focusing on how to complete enrollment by the September 30, 2022 deadline. There is no registration for the webinar, but there is limited capacity of 1,000 participants for each webinar.
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Monkeypox vaccines, including second doses, available at upcoming New Orleans vaccination events
The Louisiana Department of Health, in partnership with the New Orleans Health Department, will offer monkeypox vaccines, including second doses, at events starting next week.
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CDC recommends first updated COVID-19 booster
These updated boosters offer continued protection against the original strain, while also offering better protection against the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants, which represent over 90% of currently circulating virus.
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Cameron Parish Health Unit to reopen in temporary location on September 6
The Cameron Parish Health Unit will be housed in the Cameron Parish Police Jury building at 148 Smith Circle, Room 149.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces intent to award External Quality Review Organization contract
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced its intent to contract with the following External Quality Review Organization (EQRO) after completing the review of proposals: Health Services Advisory Group, Inc.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces intent to award Pharmacy Benefit Manager contract
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced its intent to contract with the following Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) after completing the review of proposals: Magellan Medicaid Administration, Inc.
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Monkeypox vaccines available at LDH's parish health units in Acadiana area
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) Region 4 (Acadiana) has monkeypox vaccines available at its parish health units.
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LDH, community partners announce monkeypox vaccine events in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Department of Health, the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor's Office and other community partners are hosting a series of monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccination events in Baton Rouge, starting Saturday, August 27.
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Louisiana Medicaid implementing new payment model for hospitals
Louisiana Medicaid has received approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a new payment model for hospitals that is based on Medicaid utilization.
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LDH confirms first reported case of neuroinvasive West Nile disease in Acadiana since 2018
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) has confirmed one human case of the potentially deadly neuroinvasive West Nile disease in Acadiana (Region 4). This is the first reported case in Acadiana since 2018.