An official website of the State of Louisiana.
Official Louisiana State Websites use .la.gov A .la.gov website belongs to an official
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you've safely
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Beta, which could impact Louisiana in the coming days, allowing the state to assist local governments with their response needs.
This Emergency Order shall be effective immediately, beginning 5:00 p.m. on September 18, 2020, and shall remain in effect until further notice from the State Health Officer.
The Louisiana Department of Health is announcing leadership changes effective October 1, 2020.
Considering the substantial impacts and effects of multiple tropical storms/hurricanes on the residents of Louisiana, and the need to coordinate care, services, treatment, and placement for evacuees, Louisiana will allow for the following current relief to ICF/DDs:
The toll-free line is 888-599-1073 and is staffed during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The hotline is provided in partnership by the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Cancer Prevention & Control Programs (LCP).
Gov. John Bel Edwards on Saturday declared a State of Emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Sally, which is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane that could impact Louisiana as early as Monday morning. Already, the National Weather Service has issued hurricane and tropical storm watches for areas of Southeast Louisiana.
Mobile testing for COVID-19 and vaccines for tetanus, hepatitis A and hepatitis B will be available to Hurricane Laura evacuees from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18 at the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit, 3236 Kirkman St., Lake Charles.
Mobile testing for COVID-19 and vaccines for tetanus, hepatitis A and hepatitis B will be available to Hurricane Laura evacuees in Lafayette from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Lafayette Parish Health Unit.
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 September 20, 2020 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
The Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted a Potpourri relative to the 2021 First Quarter Hospital Stabilization Assessment. The Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted a Potpourri relative to the 2021 First Quarter Hospital Stabilization Assessment to the Office of the State Register for publication in the September 20, 2020 edition of the Louisiana Register.
Amends the provisions governing the reimbursement methodology for outpatient hospital services in order to adjust the reimbursement rates in compliance with House Concurrent Resolution 2 of the 2020 First Extraordinary Session of the Louisiana Legislature.